Put-in-Bay in running for "Coolest Small Town"

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A Northwest Ohio island is in the running for "America's Coolest Small Town."

Put-In-Bay is one of 15 towns in the contest by budgettravel.com.

Officials are using social media to campaign for votes, asking Facebook friends and Twitter followers to vote.

This is the 18th year for the competition.

Put-In-Bay is up against cities like Flagler Beach, Florida and Trevelers Rest, South Carolina for this year's title.

Visit budgettravel.com to cast your vote.

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