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Tuesday, April 30

County Renovates, Upgrades Court House

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated third floor of the Cape May County Court House is scheduled for …

Monday, April 29

Boat Owners Fear Loss of Free Parking at Municipal Marina

Over the years, boat owners who rent slips at Sea Isle City’s municipal marina have been given an extra perk …

Sea Isle City is Hiring for the Summer

Sea Isle City is hiring seasonal employees for the summer of 2019 in the Department of Public Works, including evening …

Blackjacks Kick Off Inaugural Season in A.C.

Are you ready for some Arena League football? The ownership group of the new Atlantic City Blackjacks certainly hopes so. …

Sunday, April 28

Spotlight on History: "The Great Frog War at Woodbine Junction"

This is a railroad story. It took place a short distance outside Sea Isle, and the conflict briefly jeopardized rail …

Saturday, April 27

Reopening Date of Townsends Inlet Bridge Still Unknown

The Townsends Inlet Bridge linking Sea Isle City and Avalon likely will not reopen in time for Fourth of July, …

Second Quarter Property Taxes Due May 1

Second quarter property tax payments are due May 1. To avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4 p.m. …

Friday, April 26

Sea Isle Celebrates a Tree-mendous Project

Mayor Leonard Desiderio said residents made it clear to him that they were tired of seeing the same old scraggly, …

City Council's Message

During its April 23 meeting, City Council joined Mayor Leonard Desiderio in honoring a 12-year-old Sea Isle City girl who …

TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED Tornado WATCH 105 EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: …

Thursday, April 25

County Upgrades to Next-Gen 911 System

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has become the first in our region to implement a next-generation …

Mayor's Message: April 25

Mayor Leonard Desiderio is extending his thanks to the more than 160 volunteers who showed up on April 13 for …

Wednesday, April 24

"Internet Exchange Zone" Created in Sea Isle

Two parking spaces in front of City Hall now have green stripes and a sign that says "Internet Exchange Zone." …

Sea Isle Business Licenses, Rental Permits Required by May 1

Mercantile Business Licenses and Mercantile Rental Permits for 2019 are required by May 1. To avoid a $50 late fee, …

OCHS Lacrosse Beats Mainland 11-6

The #18th New Jersey State ranked Ocean City High School Red Raider lacrosse team continued their march into the playoffs …

Tuesday, April 23

With Bridge Closed, Water Taxis Proposed

The prolonged closure of the Townsends Inlet Bridge has severed access between Sea Isle City and Avalon, but other ideas …

Sea Isle Honors Nationally Ranked Equestrian

Sea Isle City resident Lily Capone, a highly ranked 12-year-old equestrian who first rode a horse at 2, was honored …

Monday, April 22

Sea Isle Police Launch New Emergency Alert System

When emergencies occur, responders have only precious minutes to get to a call. And when it floods, people in shore …

Police to Host Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event

The Sea Isle City Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to …

Sunday, April 21

Neighbors Scramble to Safety From Sea Isle Duplex Fire

As the flames and heavy smoke spread from a raging duplex fire, Sea Isle City police officers knocked on the …

Fire destroys two duplexes in Sea Isle

A raging fire that broke out on Easter morning destroyed two adjacent bayfront homes in Sea Isle City. Two duplexes …

Saturday, April 20

Sea Isle Girl to Compete for National Equestrian Title

If you thought Sea Isle City was an unlikely home for a national class equestrian champion, you might want to …

Friday, April 19

Castaway Cove Keeps Fresh With New Rides

Just two years after its Gale Force roller coaster changed the face of amusements – and the skyline – in …

Sea Isle Yard Sale Coming Up May 11

Sea Isle City is getting ready for Mother's Day weekend and its annual Yard Sale on Saturday, May 11. Featuring …

Weather Watch: Heavy Rains, Flash Flooding

Heavy rains leading to flash flooding are expected Friday afternoon into Saturday, according to the latest forecast for the first …

Thursday, April 18

Kids Cooking Camp in Sea Isle For All Tastes

Sure, there's the beach, the bay and the Promenade in Sea Isle City. But there are also some pretty cool …

Rain in Forecast for Part of Easter Weekend

Easter weekend is expected to start out as a wet one. Heavy rain will sweep into the area starting Friday …

Wednesday, April 17

Turtle Time Means Slow Down in Sea Isle

Steve Ahern, who, along with his wife, Susan, runs the Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue organization, is gearing up for turtle …

Tuesday, April 16

New On-Ramp Will Smooth Sea Isle Traffic

Motorists leaving Sea Isle City on Sea Isle Boulevard have to make a hard right and then squeeze into a …

Monday, April 15

Sea Isle's Municipal Marina is a "Hidden Gem"

Tucked away in a lagoon along 42nd Place, the municipal marina sits at the foot of the bridge entering Sea …

PTA Gets Lucky, Raises $18,000 for Schools

The Ocean City Parent Teacher Association decided to create some excitement with a fundraiser. Instead of a commonplace event, members …

Seedling Giveaway at Arbor Day Celebration

The public is invited to commemorate the important role trees play in our world during Sea Isle City’s 2019 Arbor …

Sunday, April 14

Letters From Around The World No. 4

Ocean City author Henry Bender prepares for a possible pirate attack, meets a hungry crocodile named Stubby and tours magical …

Weather Alert: Downpour, Strong Winds Possible

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management issued a severe weather alert Sunday based on the latest forecasts. In …

Saturday, April 13

Keeping it Clean: Sea Isle's Beach Sweep Clears Away Litter

Kyle Knoebel, 13, and his 11-year-old sister, Hope, moved methodically through Sea Isle City’s dunes during an overcast Saturday morning, …

New Exhibit Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Sea Isle's Beach Patrol

There are dozens of old black-and-white photos, vintage bathing suits and even a replica of a wooden lifeguard stand. A …

Friday, April 12

City Council's Message

In its latest message to the public, City Council wraps up the ordinances and resolutions that it approved at its …

Thursday, April 11

New Trees Leave Good Impression in Sea Isle

The dead, leafless trees along JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue are gone now. Being planted in their place are dozens …

Mayor’s Message: April 11

Mayor Leonard Desiderio is vowing to keep up the pressure on Cape May County to "continually give us transparent and …

Wednesday, April 10

Sea Isle Hosts Easter Eggs-travaganza

There were few words. Little hesitation. A false start. And then chaos. When children ages 3 and under ventured off …

Tuesday, April 9

Sea Isle, Avalon Mayors Demand "Full Disclosure" in Bridge Delay

The mayors of Sea Isle City and Avalon are demanding “nothing less than full disclosure” from Cape May County regarding …

"No Wake Zone" Law Approved in Sea Isle

Motorists in Sea Isle City now risk being pulled over by police if they speed through floodwater and churn up …

Monday, April 8

Reopening of Townsends Inlet Bridge Delayed Until Late Summer

Travelers will have to wait until the end of the summer season to use the Townsends Inlet Bridge connecting Sea …

Sunday, April 7

Construction Underway on Sea Isle's First Pumping Station

“Do you want to see something really cool?” Christopher Mathis asked. He walked past a chain-link fence and pointed downward …

Saturday, April 6

Sea Isle Welcomes the "Girls" This Weekend

Their friendship dates to when they were 5-year-old kindergarten students at the Good Shepherd School in Philadelphia. On Saturday, lifelong …

Friday, April 5

Smooth Sailing on Most of Sea Isle's Streets Again

For a while, it seemed as though parts of Sea Isle City had been turned into an obstacle course of …

Thursday, April 4

Sea Isle Chamber of Commerce Web Commercials to Target Younger Audience

These would not be your father’s or grandfather’s types of commercials. They promise to be exciting, fast-paced and perhaps even …

Wednesday, April 3

Cape May MUA Reaches Community With Recycling Message

When Cape May County Recycling Coordinator Linda Crumbock visits a school to teach students about recycling, she does her best …

Tree Raffle to Add Some Shade in Sea Isle

In an effort to add shade, beauty and habitat for wildlife in the community, the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission …

Tuesday, April 2

Chamber of Commerce Focuses on Historic Preservation

The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization is exploring the possibility of using its membership in a state …

UMC at The Shores to Host Alzheimer's, Dementia Programs on April 10-11

United Methodist Communities at The Shores will host presentations about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on April 10-11. The programs are …

Monday, April 1

Spotlight on History: The Times and Garden State Publishing Company

A hundred and thirty-eight years ago when Charles K. Landis founded Sea Isle, Guglielmo Marconi was still puttering with his …