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Friday, May 31

July 30 New Target Date for Bridge Reopening

In the first bit of encouraging news in months, the reconstruction project for the Townsends Inlet Bridge connecting Sea Isle …

Letters From Around the World: Final Journey

In the fifth and final installment of his Letters From Around the World, Ocean City author Henry Bender closes out …

Thursday, May 30

Seasonal Jobs Still Open in Sea Isle City

Looking for a summer job? They're hiring in Sea Isle City. Seasonal help, which runs from now until September, is …

Cape May County to Test Reverse 911 System

Cape May County will be testing its Code Red system on June 7 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The …

Girl Scouts Plant Flowers For Veterans

Members of Girls Scout Troop 4102, of Sea Isle City donated their time recently to plant flowers at VFW Post …

Wednesday, May 29

Spotlight on History: Sea Isle’s Wandering Post Office

Charles Landis purchased the land for Sea Isle City in 1880. Within two short years the town had spawned its …

Water-Sewer Bills Due June 1

Second quarter water-sewer utility payments are due June 1. To avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4 p.m. …

Tuesday, May 28

Sea Isle Homeowners Want More Fire Safety

Sea Isle City residents packed City Council chambers on Tuesday to demand better fire protection in the aftermath of four …

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day Service Remembers the Fallen

Vietnam veteran Joe McLenaghan felt intensely patriotic as he held the American flag at the start of Sea Isle City’s …

Sunday, May 26

Shuttle to Connect Sea Isle With Campground

During the summer vacation season, the campgrounds at the Ocean View Resort are filled on some weekends with more than …

Sea Isle's "Little Church" Invites Visitors Inside

Trinity Community Church held an open house on Saturday to welcome the public to what has fondly become known over …

Saturday, May 25

Knights of Columbus Receive Community Award

Each year during Sea Isle City’s annual Community Day gathering, First Bank of Sea Isle City distributes a “Community Partnership …

Friday, May 24

Sea Isle Enjoys Big Start for Holiday Weekend

Whether it was the beach, the bars, the boating or some other attraction, tens of thousands of visitors poured into …

Family Loses Vacation Home in Sea Isle Fire

Janice Pantano said it started as a “tiny car fire” in the driveway Thursday night, but quickly grew into an …

Car Fire Ignites Home in Sea Isle City

On Thursday night, the Sea Isle City Fire Department responded to 5605 Central Avenue for a report of a car …

Thursday, May 23

Mayor's Message: May 23

Mayor Leonard Desiderio is praising Sea Isle City leaders and local civic organizations for making the annual Community Day celebration …

Wednesday, May 22

Welcome to "Carefree" Boating at the Shore

There are no dock fees or insurance costs. No back-breaking cleaning or maintenance, either. Your boat will be fueled up …

Tuesday, May 21

Cause of Sea Isle Fatal Fire "Undetermined"

Fire investigators could not determine the cause of a raging, wind-whipped blaze that destroyed three adjacent duplexes and killed an …

Cape May County's Coastal Water Testing to Get Underway for Summer

Cape May County’s 2019 Coastal Water Monitoring Program will officially begin on May 28 and continue through Sept. 2 to …

More Work Needed Before New Parkway Ramp Opens at Exit 17

An improved on-ramp project at Exit 17 of the Garden State Parkway leaving Sea Isle City hit some bumps, but …

Monday, May 20

Sea Isle's Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27

The public is invited to honor the men and women who died while serving in our nation’s military during Sea …

Sea Isle Fires Raise Alarms Among Residents

Sea Isle City residents are demanding to know more information about a series of major house fires in the past …

Sunday, May 19

Sea Isle to Restore Storm-Damaged Dunes

Jagged mini-cliffs more than 10 feet high in some places have been carved out of the dunes along a three-block …

Friday, May 17

Tourism Hits $6.6 Billion in Cape May County

Cape May County’s tourism industry is a $6.6 billion colossus that draws nearly 10 million visitors annually to an area …

N.J. Attorney General to Deliver Keynote Address at Opioid Conference

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal will headline a host of local, county, state and federal law enforcement officials who …

Preseason Beach Tag Sales Nearly $800,000

Those little pieces of plastic that are required when people step onto the beach are generating big money for Sea …

Thursday, May 16

Council Meeting, Community Day Celebration Set for Saturday

Sea Isle City will hold a City Council meeting on Saturday as part of the annual Community Day celebration. A …

Wednesday, May 15

Compromise Floated for Parking Passes at Sea Isle Marina

One boat slip. One parking pass. A proposed compromise pending approval by Sea Isle City officials will limit boat owners …

Tech Village Project Gets Underway at Airport

Cape May County officials and their economic development partners celebrated the groundbreaking Wednesday of Tech Village at Cape May County …

Running Unopposed, Incumbents Cruise in Sea Isle Election

The outcome of Sea Isle City’s municipal election Tuesday was never in doubt. Running unopposed, Mayor Leonard Desiderio and City …

Tuesday, May 14

La Fontana Hosts Fundraisers for Local Fire Departments

The folks at La Fontana Coast, 5000 Landis Ave. in Sea Isle City, are cooking up a town supper to …

Sea Isle Parking Fees Start Wednesday

During the off-season, there is free parking throughout Sea Isle City. However, all parking meters and kiosks are active starting …

Monday, May 13

New Web Cam Keeps Eye on Flooding

The intersection of 40th Street and Central Avenue is Sea Isle City’s version of the canary in a coal mine. …

Incumbents Unopposed in Tuesday's Election

Mayor Leonard Desiderio and City Council members William Kehner Sr. and Frank Edwardi Jr. will face no opposition in a …

Sunday, May 12

Sea Isle has a Tennessee Connection

Sea Isle City is appealing to an audience in the South. Not South Jersey, but the deep South – Nashville, …

Saturday, May 11

Deals Galore at Sea Isle Community Yard Sale

Leslie and Peter Staffeld had a handwritten list that meticulously spelled out all of the items they were hunting for, …

Sea Isle Urging Public to Sign Up for Alerts

A public alert system called Nixle was recently credited with saving lives in a tornado-ravaged county in Illinois, with warning …

Friday, May 10

Freeholder Thornton Enters County Hall of Fame

Cape May County Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton was inducted into the newly created New Jersey Association of Counties Hall …

Sea Isle Garden Club Hosting Flower Sale

The Sea Isle City Garden Club will host its annual Flower Sale fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and …

Thursday, May 9

Sea Isle Tourism Commission Talks Marketing Plan, Mid-Week Incentives

Sea Isle City Tourism Commission member Bill Kehner, who is also a city councilman, outlined a plan Thursday he believes …

Mayor’s Message: May 9

Mayor Leonard Desiderio publicly thanked Sea Isle City’s Environmental Commission, Garden Club and Historical Society for co-hosting the annual Arbor …

Sea Isle's Monument Gets a Big Cleaning

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. That really is a giant piece of plastic draped over the monument in Sea …

Wednesday, May 8

Jet Drive Exchange Offers Boating With Perks

A family vacation at the Jersey Shore would be even better if a boat came with the hotel, beach badges …

Tuesday, May 7

Bridge Closure Bad for Business, Officials Say

The prospect that the Townsends Inlet Bridge will be closed until late summer – if not beyond – has Sea …

Preseason Beach Tag Price Expires May 15

Sea Isle City’s 2019 seasonal beach tags are currently on sale at the preseason rate of $20 each. Beach-goers must …

County Courthouse to Have Single Entryway

A single point of entry/exit to the Cape May County Courthouse in Cape May Court House, Middle Township, will be …

Local Woman Shines With Cleaning Company

Claudia Tapia had all the experience of making sure people’s homes in the Jersey Shore communities were immaculate and spotless. …

Monday, May 6

Student Raise Awareness of Drug Abuse in Winning PSAs

Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition, a community initiative of Cape Assist, partnered with Cape Regional Wellness Alliance for the …

Sunday, May 5

Atilis Gym Shows Endurance With Members

Members of the five Atilis Gym locations in Atlantic, Cape May and Camden counties have one thing in common. They …

The Blackjacks – Family-Friendly Fun in AC

The AC Blackjacks scored big in their home opener Saturday at Boardwalk Hall. They grabbed a thrilling 42-35 win over …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Cape May County from 7 p.m. Sunday to 1 …

Saturday, May 4

"Vibrant, Buzzy" Restaurant Comes to Sea Isle

Lucas Manteca is busy hiring staff, training his employees, creating the recipes and developing the menu for his new Beachwood …

Friday, May 3

"Flood Camera" Makes Debut in Sea Isle

If an episode of “Game of Thrones” isn’t on or if the movie listings stink, Sea Isle City residents might …

Cape May County Courthouse Room Dedicated to Former Surrogate

The conference room of the newly renovated third floor of the Cape May County Courthouse was officially dedicated to former …

Experience Sea Isle Restaurant Week June 3-9

Calling all foodies! The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization invites you to experience its fine eateries during …

Thursday, May 2

Sea Isle Mourns Loss of “Fat Jack” McDermott

In a town filled with local legends, John McDermott Jr. stood out. “His name was John McDermott but everybody called …

Wednesday, May 1

Cape May County First to Offer Medicine Drop Boxes in all Municipalities

More than 70,000 people died in 2017 alone, as a result of drug overdoses from both illicit drugs and opioids. …

Sea Isle Girl Corrals Fourth Place in Equestrian Finals

Lily Capone, the daughter of Kevin and Melissa Capone of Sea Isle City, placed fourth in the nation in the …

Sea Isle Residents Call for More Safety Measures in Wake of Recent Fires

Residents are urging Sea Isle City’s governing body to consider tighter building restrictions and fire-retardant construction materials in the aftermath …