Stories for June 2018 - SeaIsle News

June 30, 2018

Hundreds Turn Out in Sea Isle in Fight Against Cancer

By Donald Wittkowski As his wife, Kim, was dying of breast cancer, Tim Miller was also dealing with the enormous …

June 29, 2018

Sea Isle Welcomes VIPs to "Delco East"

During Sea Isle City’s summer vacation season, the number of cars with Pennsylvania license plates driving around town rivals those …

June 29, 2018

Philadelphia Phillies Home Run Derby Batting Competition for Boys and Girls is July 8 in Sea Isle City

On Sunday, July 8, Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation will host the 2018 Philadelphia Phillies Home Run Derby at …

June 28, 2018

Turtle Rescuers Busy in Sea Isle

Steve and Susan Ahern have been very busy lately rescuing diamondback terrapins from the streets of Sea Isle City and …

June 28, 2018

Somers Point’s Good Fellas Cigar and Lounge Offers Memorable Experience

Mike Genova puffed away on a cigar, seated in a plush leather recliner. He wasn’t home, but he just as …

June 28, 2018

Spotlight On History:

Present-day Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard and the beach was not always an open field. It was once the site …

June 28, 2018

Greater OCTC’s Broadway on the Boardwalk, An Exciting Reunion of Broadway Alumni

Just over a decade after their founding, The Ocean City Theatre Company, presented their first Broadway performing Alumni in front …

June 27, 2018

Carol Esposito (nee Chattin)

Carol Esposito (nee Chattin), 74 of Beesley’s Point, NJ passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 in Cape Regional Medical Center …

June 26, 2018

New Lighting Will Brighten Up Sea Isle's Promenade, Downtown

New decorative lighting for Sea Isle City’s oceanfront Promenade and the downtown business district tops a list of big-ticket projects …

June 26, 2018

Sea Isle Event to Raise Money for Families Struggling With Cancer

At the same time Maureen Walsh was fighting a particularly aggressive form of skin cancer that had invaded her right …

June 24, 2018

Sea Isle's "Little Church" Survives for 95 Years

They called themselves “The Ladies Aid Society.” In 1921, this innocuously named group of women was looking to buy property …

June 23, 2018

Food Trucks Roll Into Sea Isle

They were tempted by such mouth-watering names as Cupcake Carnivale, Olde World Cannoli, Grilled Cheez Factory, Pirate Pete’s Soda Pop …

June 22, 2018

Sea Isle Adds New Beach Mats, Making Trips Through Sand Easier

Sea Isle City is giving its beachgoers the red-carpet treatment. Well, sort of. Actually, it will be distinctive blue mats …

June 22, 2018

Sea Isle City’s 2018 “Sara the Turtle Festival” Will Feature Live Animals Exhibits, Nature Displays, A Diaper Derby, Live Music and other Family-Friendly Entertainment

On Wednesday, June 27, Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism will host the resort’s annual Sara the Turtle Festival at …

June 22, 2018

Sea Isle City's New $632,000 Fire Truck Ready for Action

Sea Isle City’s new fire truck has everything but a Dalmatian. Costing about $632,000, the gleaming red truck is comparable …

June 21, 2018

Flood Outreach Event Postponed

Sea Isle City’s Community Rating System Flood Outreach Event, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, June 23, is being POSTPONED …

June 21, 2018

New Speed Bumps Slow Traffic to a Crawl in Sea Isle Neighborhood

A delivery truck rolling along Venicean Road slowed down and then nearly came to a complete stop as it inched …

June 19, 2018

Win the Lobster Lottery Naming Contest at Mike's Seafood

Could it be Clawson Wentz? What about Clawdia the lobster? Maybe Rosie O’Lobster? These were just a few of the …

June 18, 2018

Invented in Sea Isle, "Flippin Party Chair" Promises Beach Game Fun

It was during a leisurely summer day on the beach last year in Sea Isle City that Kevin Fecher noticed …

June 17, 2018

What a Ride! Classic Cars Rev Up Sea Isle

Tucked inside a garage and largely forgotten, the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was a wreck when Jack Bonner’s brother-in-law gave …

June 17, 2018

Jaime Gialloreto Crowned Miss New Jersey 2018

Miss South Shore Jaime Gialloreto, of Woolwich Township, was crowned Miss New Jersey 2018 Saturday night at the Ocean City …

June 17, 2018

Coach Tom Andress Inspires His Kids and Team

You might say Tom Andress is a man of few words. He uses them wisely, to make sure he gets …

June 17, 2018

Family-Friendly Skimmer Festival Draws Thousands to Sea Isle City

By Donald Wittkowski Having just one budding Picasso in the family is something special. Having three is, well, truly extraordinary. …

June 16, 2018

Sea Isle's LaCosta Lounge Has Two More Years Before Redevelopment

Jimmy Bennett is planning for the next two years. Chris Glancey is planning for the next 50, maybe more. The …

June 15, 2018

Sea Isle City's Launches Bicycle Safety Initiaive

In response to concerns expressed by local citizens, the Sea Isle City Police Department has launched a new Bicycle Safety …

June 15, 2018

Braca Café of Sea Isle Announces Their Promotional Pour List – While supplies last!

Take advantage of this deal while it lasts...

June 15, 2018

It’s Terrapin Nesting Season:

Did You Know…

June 13, 2018

Sea Isle's LaCosta Lounge Sold to Developers

The LaCosta Lounge, a throwback nightclub and one of the centerpieces of the Sea Isle City entertainment scene since the …

June 13, 2018

Sea Isle Considers Having a Dog Park

Dogs are not allowed on the beaches during summer. They’re also barred from taking a summer stroll on the oceanfront …

June 11, 2018

A Look Back at History: Sea Isle "Borough" Grows From 1885-1900

Sea Isle had become an official "Borough" on May 16, 1882. By 1885 it had become a growing resort with …

June 11, 2018

Sea Isle Holds Skimmer Festival June 16-17

Skimmer Festival Weekend – Sea Isle City’s largest summer festival – takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and …

June 11, 2018

Flood-Prone Neighborhood in Sea Isle City Gets Some Relief

An imposing rock wall about 4 feet high now lines both sides of 38th Street leading to the bay at …

June 11, 2018

Middle Township Police Chief Chris Leusner to be 2019 President of the New Jersey Chief of Police Association

In 2019 the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association will be getting a new president. The new President will …

June 10, 2018

Hundreds Race in Peyton’s Promise in Sea Isle

Peyton Laricks looked at the crowd of people warming up to run Saturday in Sea Isle and smiled. She was …

June 10, 2018

Cape May County Zoo Celebrates 40 Years of Success and Happiness

In the past four decades Cape May County’s Zoo has grown from a small idea with just a few animals, …

June 9, 2018

Sea Isle City Artist Finds Inspiration in Life

Joanne Hession Lennon was trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. She learned how to use acrylics, oils …

June 9, 2018

Weather Update: Unsettled Weekend But Not All Bad

A series of disturbances will ride along a frontal boundary creating the threat of scattered showers & t'storms. Any storms …

June 8, 2018

New Jersey Moves Toward Banning Smoking on Public Beaches

Advocates for smokefree beaches throughout New Jersey may soon be getting their way. On Thursday, the New Jersey legislature completed …

June 8, 2018

Mayor’s Message:

Even though we have had more than our share of rainy days this year, the summer season is off to …

June 8, 2018

Free Prostate Cancer Screening Hosted by Shore Medical Center June 26

Are you an uninsured or underinsured male age 45 or over with a family history of prostate cancer or of …

June 7, 2018

Sea Isle City Historical Society’s “Here Comes Summer” Open House Will Kick-Off the Season in Grand Style

The Sea Isle City Historical Society will host a “Here Comes Summer” Open House on Saturday, June 9 (rain date: …

June 7, 2018

38th Annual Avalon 5 Miler Saturday, July 7 at 8 am at Avalon Community Hall

CONTACT Cape-Atlantic will hold the 38th Annual Avalon 5 Miler Sponsored by the OceanFirst Foundation on Saturday, July 7 at …

June 6, 2018

Ocean City High School Senior Drafted by MLB’s Los Angeles Angels

6-foot-6 OCHS senior, Dan Nunan, has been drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 12th round of the MLB …

June 6, 2018

Van Drew, Grossman Capture Congressional Nominations

State Sen. Jeff Van Drew swept to an overwhelming victory in the Democratic primary for the Second Congressional District, while …

June 5, 2018

Cape May County Celebrates the Zoo’s 40th Anniversary

Join us, Saturday June 9, for a fun filled day at the Cape May County Zoo, as we celebrate the …

June 5, 2018

Garden State Parkway Exit 17 Will Close Temporarily on Wednesday Night, June 6

The County has announced that Garden State Parkway Exit 17 (the exit for Sea Isle City on the southbound lanes …

June 5, 2018

Sea Isle's Restaurant Week Gets Off to Mouth-Watering Start

For Joanne Regan and her son, John, there will likely be no need this week for trips to the supermarket, …

June 5, 2018

New Jersey Primary Elections Tuesday, June 5th – Remember to Vote Today

Sea Isle City voters should not be complacent for the primary election Tuesday, June 5. Voters will decide who gets …

June 4, 2018

Sea Isle Runs to Stomp Out Cancer

When a loved one has cancer mounting medical bills can take every last dollar and leave families without money to …

June 3, 2018

Notice: Expect Some Delays On Various County Roads And Bridges This Week

The week of June 4th is expected to be a busy week of various County construction projects throughout Cape May …

June 2, 2018

Fundraising Walk Honors Sea Isle City Icon Gerard A. Desiderio

Gregarious, full of life, the guy who would light up the room. People who knew Gerard Desiderio said he was …

June 1, 2018

Sea Isle Opens Contract Talks With Police Officers, Paramedics

Sea Isle City has begun negotiations on a new contract for its police officers and paramedics, but no details have …

June 1, 2018

Saturday, June 30

Hundreds Turn Out in Sea Isle in Fight Against Cancer

By Donald Wittkowski As his wife, Kim, was dying of breast cancer, Tim Miller was also dealing with the enormous …

Friday, June 29

Sea Isle Welcomes VIPs to "Delco East"

During Sea Isle City’s summer vacation season, the number of cars with Pennsylvania license plates driving around town rivals those …

Philadelphia Phillies Home Run Derby Batting Competition for Boys and Girls is July 8 in Sea Isle City

Thursday, June 28

Turtle Rescuers Busy in Sea Isle

Steve and Susan Ahern have been very busy lately rescuing diamondback terrapins from the streets of Sea Isle City and …

Somers Point’s Good Fellas Cigar and Lounge Offers Memorable Experience

Mike Genova puffed away on a cigar, seated in a plush leather recliner. He wasn’t home, but he just as …

Spotlight On History:

Present-day Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard and the beach was not always an open field. It was once the site …

Greater OCTC’s Broadway on the Boardwalk, An Exciting Reunion of Broadway Alumni

Just over a decade after their founding, The Ocean City Theatre Company, presented their first Broadway performing Alumni in front …

Wednesday, June 27

Carol Esposito (nee Chattin)

Tuesday, June 26

New Lighting Will Brighten Up Sea Isle's Promenade, Downtown

New decorative lighting for Sea Isle City’s oceanfront Promenade and the downtown business district tops a list of big-ticket projects …

Sea Isle Event to Raise Money for Families Struggling With Cancer

At the same time Maureen Walsh was fighting a particularly aggressive form of skin cancer that had invaded her right …

Sunday, June 24

Sea Isle's "Little Church" Survives for 95 Years

They called themselves “The Ladies Aid Society.” In 1921, this innocuously named group of women was looking to buy property …

Saturday, June 23

Food Trucks Roll Into Sea Isle

They were tempted by such mouth-watering names as Cupcake Carnivale, Olde World Cannoli, Grilled Cheez Factory, Pirate Pete’s Soda Pop …

Friday, June 22

Sea Isle Adds New Beach Mats, Making Trips Through Sand Easier

Sea Isle City is giving its beachgoers the red-carpet treatment. Well, sort of. Actually, it will be distinctive blue mats …

Sea Isle City’s 2018 “Sara the Turtle Festival” Will Feature Live Animals Exhibits, Nature Displays, A Diaper Derby, Live Music and other Family-Friendly Entertainment

Sea Isle City's New $632,000 Fire Truck Ready for Action

Sea Isle City’s new fire truck has everything but a Dalmatian. Costing about $632,000, the gleaming red truck is comparable …

Thursday, June 21

Flood Outreach Event Postponed

New Speed Bumps Slow Traffic to a Crawl in Sea Isle Neighborhood

A delivery truck rolling along Venicean Road slowed down and then nearly came to a complete stop as it inched …

Tuesday, June 19

Win the Lobster Lottery Naming Contest at Mike's Seafood

Could it be Clawson Wentz? What about Clawdia the lobster? Maybe Rosie O’Lobster? These were just a few of the …

Monday, June 18

Invented in Sea Isle, "Flippin Party Chair" Promises Beach Game Fun

It was during a leisurely summer day on the beach last year in Sea Isle City that Kevin Fecher noticed …

Sunday, June 17

What a Ride! Classic Cars Rev Up Sea Isle

Tucked inside a garage and largely forgotten, the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was a wreck when Jack Bonner’s brother-in-law gave …

Jaime Gialloreto Crowned Miss New Jersey 2018

Miss South Shore Jaime Gialloreto, of Woolwich Township, was crowned Miss New Jersey 2018 Saturday night at the Ocean City …

Coach Tom Andress Inspires His Kids and Team

You might say Tom Andress is a man of few words. He uses them wisely, to make sure he gets …

Family-Friendly Skimmer Festival Draws Thousands to Sea Isle City

By Donald Wittkowski Having just one budding Picasso in the family is something special. Having three is, well, truly extraordinary. …

Saturday, June 16

Sea Isle's LaCosta Lounge Has Two More Years Before Redevelopment

Jimmy Bennett is planning for the next two years. Chris Glancey is planning for the next 50, maybe more. The …

Friday, June 15

Sea Isle City's Launches Bicycle Safety Initiaive

In response to concerns expressed by local citizens, the Sea Isle City Police Department has launched a new Bicycle Safety …

Braca Café of Sea Isle Announces Their Promotional Pour List – While supplies last!

Take advantage of this deal while it lasts...

It’s Terrapin Nesting Season:

Did You Know…

Wednesday, June 13

Sea Isle's LaCosta Lounge Sold to Developers

The LaCosta Lounge, a throwback nightclub and one of the centerpieces of the Sea Isle City entertainment scene since the …

Sea Isle Considers Having a Dog Park

Dogs are not allowed on the beaches during summer. They’re also barred from taking a summer stroll on the oceanfront …

Monday, June 11

A Look Back at History: Sea Isle "Borough" Grows From 1885-1900

Sea Isle had become an official "Borough" on May 16, 1882. By 1885 it had become a growing resort with …

Sea Isle Holds Skimmer Festival June 16-17

Skimmer Festival Weekend – Sea Isle City’s largest summer festival – takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and …

Flood-Prone Neighborhood in Sea Isle City Gets Some Relief

An imposing rock wall about 4 feet high now lines both sides of 38th Street leading to the bay at …

Middle Township Police Chief Chris Leusner to be 2019 President of the New Jersey Chief of Police Association

In 2019 the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association will be getting a new president. The new President will …

Sunday, June 10

Hundreds Race in Peyton’s Promise in Sea Isle