Stories for February 2018

Wednesday, February 28

February 28, 2018

Sea Isle Council Approves Bocce Ball Contract, Introduces 2018 Budget

City Council on Tuesday introduced a 2018 municipal budget that keeps local taxes the same and also awarded a construction …

Monday, February 26

February 26, 2018

South Jersey Officials Criticize Offshore Drilling Plan

Warning about possible catastrophic impacts to the environment and tourism, a coalition of South Jersey officials on Monday strongly denounced …

February 26, 2018

Sea Isle's Hometown Heroes Honored

They are the ones who catch the criminals, rush inside the burning buildings and save lives at accident scenes – …

February 26, 2018

Ocean City Focuses on School Security, Safety

In the aftermath of the Florida school shooting, Ocean City officials are offering assurances that the local schools are safe …

Sunday, February 25

February 25, 2018

Bocce Ball Coming to Sea Isle City

All of you sports fans out there, it’s time for a quiz. Quickly name the third most popular sport in …

Saturday, February 24

February 24, 2018

Gleeson’s Offers Personalized Touch to Home Entertainment Systems

From installing a basic TV in a home, to putting an entertainment system in a multimillion-dollar residence, Don Tomlinson and …

February 24, 2018

10th Annual Run / Walk for Autism Raises More Than $100,000

More than 3,000 runners and walkers participated in the 10th Annual Mike’s Seafood Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism on Sunday, …

Friday, February 23

February 23, 2018

Sea Isle Adds More Free Shows for Summer

Sea Isle City is stepping in to fill a void that would have left Excursion Park without entertainment for most …

Thursday, February 22

February 22, 2018

Sea Isle Supports Full Interchange at Parkway's Exit 20 in Upper Township

Sea Isle City is supporting efforts by neighboring Upper Township to have Exit 20 of the Garden State Parkway turned …

February 22, 2018

Shore Medical Center and Penn Medicine Educate Public on Heart Health at Greate Bay Country Club

Donna Buker and her husband Bob knew what they were going to do Wednesday morning. After a recent health scare, …

Wednesday, February 21

February 21, 2018

Sea Isle City to Demolish Blighted Trailers at Old Public School

Three dilapidated modular units that once served as an expansion at the former Sea Isle City Public School will be …

Tuesday, February 20

February 20, 2018

Polar Bear Weekend “Grand Slam” in Sea Isle

Polar Bear weekend truly was a blockbuster. It lived up to the hype, brought tens of thousands of people into …

Monday, February 19

February 19, 2018

Autism Run in Sea Isle Breaks Records While Raising Money For The Cause

Christine Czaja, of Seaville, and her family never miss the annual Polar Bear Run-Walk for Autism event in Sea Isle …

Sunday, February 18

February 18, 2018

Polar Bears Romp During Sea Isle's "Plunge"

What do you call a man who paints his face blue, runs around bare-chested in the middle of winter and …

February 18, 2018

Sunday - Mike’s Seafood Run/Walk for Autism - Register at La Costa, 9a-11:30a

Join more than 3,000 participants in the 10th Annual Mike’s Seafood Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism on Sunday, Feb. 18. …

Friday, February 16

February 16, 2018

Thousands of "Polar Bears" Taking the Plunge in Sea Isle City

Kevin Campbell is preparing himself for the shock that 40-degree ocean water is sure to have on his body. Poking …

Thursday, February 15

February 15, 2018

End in Sight for Townsends Inlet Bridge?

Built in 1939 during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration, the Townsends Inlet Bridge has somehow survived hurricanes, countless nor’easters and …

Wednesday, February 14

February 14, 2018

Family's Passion For Cause Fuels Autism Run-Walk in Sea Isle City

Mike and Jeannie Monichetti, owners of Mike’s Seafood in Sea Isle City, have their months planned out. “In the summer …

February 14, 2018

The Townsends Inlet Bridge Will Be Closed From 7:00PM Thursday, February 15th to 5:00AM

The Townsends Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closed from 7:00pm Thursday, February 15th to 5:00am …

February 14, 2018

Love Filled the Air for Valentine’s Day

Marie and Robert Turchi have been together for 52 years, so you would have thought they could have shared a …

Tuesday, February 13

February 13, 2018

Sea Isle's 2018 Budget Keeps Taxes Stable

Mayor Leonard Desiderio had a triple dose of good news Tuesday in his State of the City address: There will …

February 13, 2018

In Sea Isle, "The Forecast is Fun!" for Summer

“Want to know what it’s going to be like this summer?” the narrator says invitingly as the video begins. A …

February 13, 2018

Win A 4 Pack of Awesome Philadelphia Eagles Tickets While Supporting Autism

Two Lucky Teams Will Win A Four Pack of Awesome Lower Level Philadelphia Eagles tickets! The Group with the Best …

Monday, February 12

February 12, 2018

Parade of Emotions Follows Eagles Historic Run

It was a parade, all right. It was a parade of civic pride, a parade of vindication. It was a …

Sunday, February 11

February 11, 2018

Sea Isle's Iconic Blitz's Market Being Revived

Ross DelRomano raised his voice to avoid being drowned out by the ear-piercing sounds of drills, saws and hammers inside …

Friday, February 9

February 9, 2018

Mike’s Seafood Run – Walk for Autism Sunday, Feb. 18.

Join more than 3,000 participants in the 10th Annual Mike’s Seafood Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism on Sunday, Feb. 18. …

Thursday, February 8

February 8, 2018

Sea Isle City Realtor Ian Lazarus Joins New Jersey Realtors® Quarter Century Club

The New Jersey Realtors Quarter Century Club honors board members who have served as Realtors or Realtor-Associates faithfully for 25 …

February 8, 2018

Big Turnout Expected for Polar Bear Walk-Run for Autism in Sea Isle on Feb. 18

The sponsor of a major charity event that raises money for autism awareness during Sea Isle City’s popular Polar Bear …

February 8, 2018

Cape Assist Appeals to Local Lawmakers to Consider the Impact of Possible Legalization of Marijuana for Recreational Use

Cape Assist & the Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition sent out an urgent appeal to local legislators and stakeholders …

Wednesday, February 7

February 7, 2018

Another Big Property Sale Pumps Up Sea Isle City's Real Estate Market

Don’t blink. Another high-profile piece of property in Sea Isle City has hit the market with a multimillion-dollar sale price. …

February 7, 2018

Sea Isle's Chamber of Commerce Publishes New Vacation Guide

A glossy, magazine-style vacation guide produced by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization will soon make its …

February 7, 2018

Ocean City High School Second Marking Period Honor Roll

Take a peek at who is making the most of their academics...

Tuesday, February 6

February 6, 2018

False Tsunami Warning Hits Area Apps

When people on the East Coast started their day Tuesday, a tsunami was probably not one of their concerns. And …

February 6, 2018

Polar Bear Plunge Weekend is February 16, 17, and 18th - See What You Missed Last Year

This video is just a peek at some of the fun that took place last year on the winter's biggest …

February 6, 2018

LoBiondo, Nolan, Comstock & Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Require Study on Women and Lung Cancer

U.S. Representatives and Co-Chairs of the Congressional Lung Cancer Caucus Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) and Rick Nolan (D-MN) today introduced the …

Monday, February 5

February 5, 2018

Valentine’s Skating Party for K-6th Graders February 10th 6-8P at the Civic Center

Bring your own skates; invite your friends; concessions; skate races; and fun prizes...

February 5, 2018

Springfield Inn in Sea Isle City on Market for $6.7 Million

Known for its no-frills atmosphere, there is nothing palatial about the Springfield Inn, except for its sale price. The storied …

Sunday, February 4

February 4, 2018

Fly Eagles Fly…

Fly Eagles Fly!!!

February 4, 2018

Philadelphia Eagles Pre-Game Song “Hallelujah”

The Eagles game day song that is sweeping social media...

Saturday, February 3

February 3, 2018

Super Bowl Fans Will Huddle, Cheer at Parties in Sea Isle City

By Donald Wittkowski Customers attending the Super Bowl party Sunday at Kix-McNutley’s in Sea Isle City will tell the bartender …

February 3, 2018

Church Coffeehouse Gets Ready for Another Season in Sea Isle City

Abby Waid, a 19-year-old sophomore at Stockton University, felt there weren’t many places in Sea Isle City where people her …

Thursday, February 1

February 1, 2018

Mayor’s Message:

Now that January has come and gone (very quickly, might I add), spring isn’t far away. As I previously mentioned, …

February 1, 2018

School District Receives “Clean” Audit

Underscoring its strong finances and management, the Ocean City school district received a “clean” audit report Wednesday for the 2016-2017 …

February 1, 2018