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Wednesday, January 31

Special Operations Veteran and Councilman, James Toto, Takes Aim at LoBiondo’s Congressional Seat

James Toto, a longtime Somers Point resident, said in a statement he intends to run for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional …

William E. Craig

William E. Craig, age 65, of Ocean City, NJ, passed away due to ALS, after a long illness at home …

Sea Isle City's Lobster Loft Restaurant for Sale at $2.5 Million

The Lobster Loft restaurant, the venerable bayside eatery and one of the landmark buildings in Sea Isle City’s historic Fish …

Tuesday, January 30

Get Ready for Super Bowl With Passion Vines

Getting ready for Sunday’s big game likely entails going to the food store and cleaning up the house, she shed …

Monday, January 29

Program Focuses on Bike Safety in Sea Isle

Sea Isle City will never surpass Amsterdam as the bike capital of the world, but each summer scores of cyclists …

High School Hosts Transgender Youth Lecture

Ocean City School District is breaking barriers and opening up the conversation on transgender youth in the school system. On …

Intermediate Student, Rob Malfitano, Raises Money for Great Cause

Rob Malfitano has an active schedule. From basketball, to baseball, to wrestling and surfing, to earning distinguished honors, he is …

Sunday, January 28

Spotlight on Sea Isle’s History:

Because Sea Isle City has such a wonderful and interesting history, the Sea Isle City Historical Society will occasionally provide …

Desiderio Announces Re-election Bid for Cape May County Freeholder

Some affectionately call him by his nicknames, Len or Lenny. Others refer to him by his formal titles, mayor or …

Saturday, January 27

Polar Bear Plunge Weekend February 16, 17, and 18th

Are you ready for the biggest weekend of the winter?

Friday, January 26

Need Some Beach Gear? Sea Isle Will Have it

Leave your beach chair at home? No worries. Don’t have an umbrella? No sweat. Need a kayak? You’re covered. Those …

Sea Isle City Looks to Preserve Natural Resources as Green Space

Acres of pines, cedars and other trees create a lush, green canopy towering overhead. Dunegrass, bushes and plants blanket the …

Thursday, January 25

OCHS Junior, Nora Faverzani, Named State Board of Education Representative for 2018

Ocean City High School junior, Nora Faverzani, has been named State Board of Education Representative for 2018. After attending many …

Wednesday, January 24

Brothers Craft Niche in Spirits Distillery

A diminutive copper still sits atop a shelf behind a bar at the Little Water Distillery in Atlantic City. It …

Peggy G. McKee

Peggy G. McKee, 92, of Ocean City passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Shore Medical Center of Somers …

Flooding Projects Remain "No. 1 Priority" in Sea Isle

A run-of-the-mill rainstorm Tuesday that left some streets covered with puddles of water prompted the latest round of debate over …

Tuesday, January 23

Fewer Nightly Shows This Summer in Sea Isle's Excursion Park

Nights in the “Park” may be a little quieter this summer in Sea Isle City. In previous summers, both the …

Monday, January 22

Yes Eagles Fans and Doubters, the Birds are Headed to the Super Bowl

Not even the most optimistic Eagles fans saw this one coming. And not because they had obstructed views through the …

Sunday, January 21

Sea Isle City Beach Tags Prove Hot Seller During Offseason

A couple of years ago, Paula Doll was buying lottery tickets from a vending machine at a Wawa store when …

The Viral Video That Has Eagles Fans Laughing

If you watch football, you unavoidably have seen the Bud Light Dilly Dilly ad campaign. Well, this one is just …

City Council's Message:

City Council held a brief meeting at 9:00 a.m. on January 2 to pass the City’s 2018 Temporary Budget. Then, …

Saturday, January 20

Mayor's Message: January 19

I recently had the pleasure of attending two Sea Isle City Taxpayer Association (SICTA) meetings, during which we discussed a …

Shore Medical Center Shows Their Eagles Spirit

Shore Medical Center staff showed their Philadelphia Eagles pride today by wearing Eagles gear or green attire, and many staff …

Friday, January 19

With Summer in Mind, Sea Isle City Launches 2018 Tourism Campaign

Yes, those languid days lounging on a warm, sunny beach are still four or five months away, but tourism officials …

Thursday, January 18

Single Ladies Club - Thursday January 18 From 6:00-8:00PM

The members of Sea Isle’s newest social group for ladies who are single, divorced or widowed will host their next …

Alzheimer’s Forum in Ocean City Helps Patients, Caregivers Cope With Disease

Dr. David Roeltgen, a neurologist who has been treating dementia patients for 35 years, told an audience of mostly senior …

Tuesday, January 16

High School Student-Athletes of the Week

Below are the two Ocean City High School Student-Athletes of the Week. Both Billy Kroeger and Maggie Wallace...

Monday, January 15

Sea Isle Local Wants Your Support: Kate and Dan Run and Climb for CROSO

Our goal is to raise funds to send street children in Africa to school. And we plan on doing that …

Gary Schaffer, Former Cape May County Sheriff is Honored at Retirement Party

When he was a baby-faced police officer barely in his 20s, Gary Schaffer posed as a student at Wildwood High …

Sunday, January 14

Sea Isle Police Still Unsure of "Explosive Devices" Found in September

Four months after arresting a Sea Isle City man on drug and weapons charges, authorities are still investigating the types …

Eagles Keep Fans on Edge of Seats; Beat Falcons to Reach NFC Title Game

What cold? What wind? Nothing warms the hearts of Eagles fans more than a home playoff win. And when the …

Friday, January 12

More "Mobi-Mats" Planned for Sea Isle's Beaches

After listening to complaints from local residents about the difficulties of walking through the deep beach sand, Sea Isle City …

Buyse, Marie A. (nee Becker)

Buyse, Marie A. (nee Becker) 58 of Petersburg, NJ passed away on January 9, 2018 at her home.

Thursday, January 11

Sea Isle City Remembers Springfield Inn's Mark Eidenberg

Chances are, if you were a regular customer at the Springfield Inn over the years, you probably got to know …

High School Rallies for 2018 National Teacher of the Year Finalist, Amy T. Andersen

Even after becoming the state’s top teacher and candidate for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year, Amy T. Andersen …

Wednesday, January 10

LoBiondo Requests Public Hearing in Cape May County on Offshore Drilling Proposal

A staunch opponent of drilling off the New Jersey coastline throughout his career, U.S. Congressman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) today sent …

Sea Isle City Police Chief is Retiring

Sea Isle City is looking for a new police chief to replace the man who has held the job for …

Cape May County Sheriff, Freeholders Sworn in at Ceremony

Robert Nolan became the 100th sheriff in Cape May County history when he was sworn in Tuesday night during the …

Monday, January 8

Consulting Firm Recommends Replacing Townsends Inlet Bridge

A consulting firm studying the replacement or rehabilitation of the creaky Townsends Inlet Bridge is recommending construction of an entirely …

Nancy L. Hughes

Nancy L. Hughes, surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018.

E-ZPass Toll System Coming to Five Seashore Bridges by March

Motorists crossing over the five seashore bridges operated by the Cape May County Bridge Commission have been paying their fares …

Sunday, January 7

Nancy Hughes Remembered For Grace, Strength  

In over 61 years of marriage, it was hard for Bill Hughes to recall a favorite moment with his wife …

Saturday, January 6

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

All Sea Isle City property owners who have not winterized their unoccupied residences against the threat of bursting water pipes …

Friday, January 5

Sea Isle Landmark Rescued From Foreclosure

The Townsends Inlet Civic Center, a community hub and one of Sea Isle City’s most historic buildings, has been saved …

Thursday, January 4

Dangerous Cold To Continue Into The Weekend

Now that the massive winter storm has exited the region dumping around a foot of snow with drifts of 2 …

Region Copes With The First Blizzard of Winter

As it turns out, last week’s snowfall in the region was just the “warm-up” for Thursday’s main event. Ocean City, …

Clark, McAlister Retain Leadership Roles on Ocean City School Board

Joseph Clark was reappointed president of the Ocean City Board of Education during the annual reorganization meeting Wednesday night. Jacqueline …

Wednesday, January 3

Ocean City Schools Closed

All Ocean City Schools are closed Thursday due to the impending storm. Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Taylor said, as cellphones …

Blizzard Warning Issued As Storm Heads For Sea Isle City

A rapidly developing East Coast storm will wreak havoc from Northern Florida through New England Wednesday and Thursday. A Winter …

Sea Isle Business Leader: No Need to Fear Affordable Housing Plan

Responding to fears about declining property values, the leader of Sea Isle City’s business community believes the upscale beach resort …

Tuesday, January 2

Everly, Marguerite D.

Everly, Marguerite D., (fondly known as Mrs. Campo by most) 77 of Palermo, NJ passed away on December 26, 2017 …

Major East Coast Storm Theatens The NJ Coast

The threat of significant snow has now emerged for Wednesday Night and Thursday for the NJ coast. A low pressure …

Monday, January 1

Die Hard Beach Lovers Hit The Frosty Sands in Sea Isle

The Varallos love the beach. And when it comes to frosty temperatures New Year’s Day, when the winds whipped, and …

Sea Isle Rings in New Year Family-Friendly Style

Kelly and Joe Cunningham, of Sea Isle, have their New Year’s Eve plans set every year. They take their kids …