Stories for August 2017

Thursday, August 31

August 31, 2017

Mayor's Message: August 31

It’s been a busy couple of weeks since our most recent E-Newsletter. In addition to countless people making the most …

August 31, 2017

All Invited to 2017 Cape-Atlantic Severe Weather Conference on Sept. 7

Local weather expert Dan Skeldon will co-sponsor a free event that will provide an opportunity for the public to ask …

Wednesday, August 30

August 30, 2017

Sea Isle City Beach Tag Sales Reflect Strong Summer Season

Last year, Sea Isle had a little more than $1.4 million in beach tag revenue, an all-time high that reflected …

Tuesday, August 29

August 29, 2017

Sea Isle City Looks to Ban Balloon Releases

Calling it more educational than punitive, Sea Isle City took the first step Tuesday toward banning the release of balloons …

August 29, 2017

SEA ISLE CITY, MAN GETS 66 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR OPERATING PAYROLL TAX FRAUD SCHEME

The United States Attorney District of New Jersey Office of Public Affairs Representative, Matthew Reilly, reported today that a Sea …

Monday, August 28

August 28, 2017

Fox Killed in Sea Isle City Showed Aggressive Behavior, DEP Says

A fox that was killed last week in Sea Isle City by a state wildlife official had been acting aggressively …

August 28, 2017

The Farmers Market Has Been Cancelled For August 29

Due to the forecasted inclement weather for tomorrow, Aug. 29, our last week of the Farmers Market has been cancelled...

August 28, 2017

Theresa A. Sherman, 89 of Harleysville

Theresa A. Sherman, 89 of Harleysville, formerly of Ambler and Sea Isle City, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017 …

August 28, 2017

The Pavilion on the Promenade Has Never Been More Colorful

Today artists come from all backgrounds and lifestyles. Many of them create their work in a permanent medium, but some …

Sunday, August 27

August 27, 2017

Memorial Service Honors Sea Isle Officer Killed in Line of Duty 25 Years Ago

Stacy Spiegel Cullinane never had a chance to say a final goodbye to her husband. By the time she rushed …

Saturday, August 26

August 26, 2017

Fox Killed in Sea Isle City

The state wildlife department killed a fox in Sea Isle City on Friday, but it was not immediately clear whether …

Friday, August 25

August 25, 2017

Mike's Tips for Buying and Filleting Fresh Seafood

If you’ve ever thought about serving your guests a Jersey Shore-style seafood feast and didn’t know where to start, Mike …

Thursday, August 24

August 24, 2017

Cape May County Beach Towns Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Canadians

The throngs of tourists who flock to South Jersey’s beach communities every summer often come from the North. While it …

Wednesday, August 23

August 23, 2017

Sea Isle City Almost Ready to Serve up New Pickleball Courts

For sports fans, baseball usually dominates in the summer, but in Sea Isle City a new type of “ball” will …

August 23, 2017

Dr. Seuss Leaps Off The Page And Onto The Stage

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Junior Company presents a wacky and wonderful production of SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR. SEUSSICAL …

August 23, 2017

The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission Is Accepting Nominations For 2017 Beautification Awards

The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission is now accepting nominations for their 30th Annual Beautification Awards. Local properties (businesses or …

Monday, August 21

August 21, 2017

Spectacular Solar Show Unfolds in Sea Isle

Ciara, Cate, Conor and Keegan McCloskey all put on a goofy looking pair of solar glasses, peered high into the …

August 21, 2017

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant

Cape May County and the municipalities of Ocean City, Sea Isle City, North Wildwood, West Wildwood, the City of Cape …

August 21, 2017

Things That You May Want To Know About The Solar Eclipse

Sea Isle City will experience a partial solar eclipse on Monday afternoon (Aug. 21). Here are some things you may …

Saturday, August 19

August 19, 2017

Beachcombing Tours in Sea Isle City Combine Fun With Education

Ron Kovatis held up a bottle filled with sea water from Townsends Inlet in Sea Isle City and pretended he …

August 19, 2017

City Council's Message:

During the August 15 City Council meeting, Business Administrator George Savastano reported on Sea Isle’s city-wide Flood Mitigation Study. During …

Thursday, August 17

August 17, 2017

Mayor's Message August 17

With only a few weeks to go until Labor Day – and while everyone continues to enjoy this year’s beautiful …

Wednesday, August 16

August 16, 2017

Sea Isle City Flooding Study Targeted for August 2018 Completion

Heavy rainfall that left many of Sea Isle City’s streets swamped with stormwater on the weekend of July 29-30 was …

August 16, 2017

Sea Isle Considers Ban on Mass Balloon Launches to Protect Turtles

Scattered throughout Sea Isle City are small roadway signs that urge motorists to “Watch for turtles.” They are a reminder …

Tuesday, August 15

August 15, 2017

Surf's Up - Have At It...

Our surf forecast is looking up for the next couple of days, so...

Monday, August 14

August 14, 2017

Kehner Finishes 40th Straight Captain Bill Gallagher Island Run

As Bill Kehner completed his annual rite of summer, a strong finish in Sea Isle City’s Captain Bill Gallagher Island …

Sunday, August 13

August 13, 2017

Sea Isle Beach Patrol Stages Another Epic Island Run

Under threatening skies, nearly a than a thousand runners--from elite class to novice—toed the starting line last night for the …

Saturday, August 12

August 12, 2017

Repeat Champs at South Jersey Lifeguard Championship

After taking home the crown last summer, Longport hosted the premier race of the season. South Jersey’s best met on …

Friday, August 11

August 11, 2017

New Alzheimer’s Center in Marmora Offers Treatment for South Jersey Patients

The Aug. 8 death of country music star Glen Campbell from Alzheimer’s disease showed once again that the devastating, memory-robbing …

August 11, 2017

Phil Martelli and Fran Dunphy - Breakfast with the Coaches - August 14th

Join Saint Joseph’s Phil Martelli and Temple’s Fran Dunphy Aug. 14th for Breakfast with the Coaches...

August 11, 2017

Annual Gala on September 8 Will Celebrate VIM’s “Culture of Caring” and Honor 2017 Volunteers of the Year

Volunteers In Medicine (VIM) will host its 11th Annual Gala on Friday, September 8, to honor and celebrate those in …

Thursday, August 10

August 10, 2017

SICBP Takes Fourth at Bill Howarth Women’s Invite

It was a picture perfect August evening in Ventnor for the Bill Howarth Women’s Invitational. Ventnor’s annual race pitted 15 …

Tuesday, August 8

August 8, 2017

Shoppers, Here's One Way to Get a Discount at Sea Isle's Businesses

The 10th month of the year is not exactly a perfect 10 on the sales charts for Sea Isle City’s …

August 8, 2017

Foxes Spotted On Sea Isle City Beaches Are Not Coyote

In recent days, there have been false reports of coyote appearing on Sea Isle City’s beaches. Local Animal Control authorities …

Monday, August 7

August 7, 2017

A Message from Sea Isle City's Office of Emergency Management

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Sea Isle City and the surrounding area through this …

Sunday, August 6

August 6, 2017

Brian Deutsch Memorial Skate Contest Ends After Five Years in Sea Isle

Sunday would have been Brian Deutsch’s 38th birthday. So, his friends did what they have been doing for the past …

August 6, 2017

The Philadelphia Flyers Community Caravan will be at Dealy Field on Monday, August 14

The Philadelphia Flyers Community Caravan will be at Dealy Field on Monday, August 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m...

Saturday, August 5

August 5, 2017

Sea Isle Swimming Deaths Make Other Beachgoers More Cautious

By Donald Wittkowski Katie McGarry remembers the lessons that her parents taught her about beach safety when she was growing …

August 5, 2017

SICBP Had A Tough Night At The 72nd Annual Margate Memorials

Despite challenging conditions, Margate Beach Patrol came away with the win for the third year in a row at the …

Friday, August 4

August 4, 2017

Full Moon Beach Yoga

Yoga Instructor Teri O’Connor, of NJ Beach Yoga, will offer a free Full Moon Yoga Class on Monday, August 7, …

August 4, 2017

City Council's Message:

During the July 25 City Council meeting, two ordinances had second reading and public hearing – and both were adopted…

Thursday, August 3

August 3, 2017

Mayor's Message - August 3

Now that August has arrived, I would like to take the opportunity to give you a “summer update” of sorts. …

August 3, 2017

Two Die in Separate Swimming Accidents at Sea Isle City Beaches

A prominent Philadelphia banker and another beachgoer died this week in Sea Isle City in separate swimming accidents apparently caused …

August 3, 2017

Homeland Security Conference Stresses Vigilance in Cape May County

The Jersey Shore’s picturesque beaches, oceanfront mansions and family-friendly boardwalks certainly don’t seem like the backdrop for potential terrorist attacks. …

Wednesday, August 2

August 2, 2017

Sea Isle Police Strengthen Community Ties During National Night Out

Richard Hellander, a summer police officer in Sea Isle City, was doing his job Tuesday night. No, he wasn’t racing …

Tuesday, August 1

August 1, 2017

Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Wins The 48th Annual Frank “Dutch” Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Championships

After being postponed due to weather, the 48th annual Dutch Hoffman Lifeguard Races (1st of the Big Three races) occurred …

August 1, 2017