Trusted Local News

Monday, August 31

Sea Isle Strengthens Stormwater Management Requirements

Sea Isle City, continuing its efforts to reduce flooding on the low-lying barrier island, has approved a new ordinance that …

Sunday, August 30

Townsends Inlet Bridge to Stay Years Longer

The Townsends Inlet Bridge linking Sea Isle City and Avalon was built in 1939 during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration. …

Saturday, August 29

Atilis Gyms Ready to Reopen

Chris Lambert, owner of Atilis gyms in Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Egg Harbor Township and Wildwood, is eager and …

Sea Isle Offers Beachcombing Tours in Sept.

Sea Isle City’s final two beachcomber “group tours” of the summer season will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at …

Friday, August 28

City Council's Message

City Council gives a rundown of the ordinances and resolutions approved at its Aug. 25 meeting. Details follow.

Fishing Report: 8/28/20

Hello! This is the Sea Isle News fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of …

Thursday, August 27

Wheels in Motion for Extended Bus Route in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio would like to see New Jersey Transit restore the bus route that used to …

Mayor’s Message: Aug. 27

Mayor Leonard Desiderio reported Thursday that Sea Isle City's beach replenishment project is finished. "Once again, I am very grateful …

Capybara Pair Added to County Zoo Family

The Cape May County Zoo is excited to announce two new arrivals, Budette, a 5-year-old female capybara who arrived from …

Wednesday, August 26

Sea Isle Commemorates Fallen Officer

The only Sea Isle City police officer ever killed in the line of duty was honored Wednesday during a ceremony …

O.C. Schools Ready to Welcome Back Students

In less than two weeks the Ocean City School district is opening its doors for the start of the 2020-21 …

Farmers Market Continues Through September

Fresh Jersey produce and local products can be found every Tuesday morning at Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard and Pleasure …

Tuesday, August 25

Rec Center Project Moves Ahead

City Council awarded a $280,000 architectural and engineering contract Tuesday for the next phase of Sea Isle City’s proposed community …

Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Expected

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook calling for the possibility of severe thunderstorms and damaging winds …

Monday, August 24

Home Sales, Rentals Surge in Sea Isle

Sea Isle City’s housing market is red hot. A surge in property sales and rentals is being driven by the …

Sunday, August 23

In Sea Isle, the 'Dogs' Are Delicious

These are the dog days of summer. In Sea Isle City, these are also the hotdog days of summer. For …

Saturday, August 22

Vacationers Pack in the Fun as Summer Wanes

Although Saturday afternoon on the beach in Sea Isle City proved to be a fun time for the kids and …

Fishing Report: 8/22/20

Hello! This is the Sea Isle News fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of …

Friday, August 21

Sea Isle City Moving Forward With Community Recreation Project

Sea Isle City is moving to the next phase of its proposed community recreation center project, just two weeks after …

Thursday, August 20

Court Rules in Zoning Board's Favor in Wetlands Property Dispute

The state Superior Court has upheld a decision by Sea Isle City’s zoning board denying an application by property owners …

Salem County Man Identified in Fatal Boating Accident

State Police identified two men Thursday who were thrown from a boat that washed ashore on a north end beach …

Wednesday, August 19

Police Department Welcomes New Officer, Promotes Three Others

Theresa Rock’s mother, Rosemary Milano, was the first female officer ever hired by the Sea Isle City Police Department and …

Ocean City Boating Incident Leaves One Dead

One person is dead and another was being treated for injuries in a case that began Wednesday morning with a …

Tuesday, August 18

Two Kids Treat Sea Isle Police to Lunch

Some upstart, would-be business moguls decided to splurge on lunch for the officers of the Sea Isle City Police Department. …

Monday, August 17

Flood Cam Continues Watchful Eye in Sea Isle

Sea Isle’s flood cam installed at 40th and Central has given visitors and residents a real time view of the …

Sunday, August 16

Sea Isle's Replenished Beaches Draw Raves

Jim Belcher remembers when the beaches in Townsends Inlet were little more than a thin sliver of sand, perhaps no …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

Sea Isle City remains under a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. A …

Saturday, August 15

Sea Isle to Dredge Shallow Lagoons

As absurd as it may sound, there are actually times when boats get stuck in the mud while plying the …

Friday, August 14

Sea Isle Buys Sand Fencing to Protect Dunes

A lingering coastal storm in October 2019 was particularly memorable in Sea Isle City. It unleashed a series of unusually …

Zoo Welcomes Baby Cotton-Top Tamarin

Cape May County Zoo officials are happy to announce the birth of a Cotton-Top Tamarin, born on Aug. 3, to …

Fishing Report: 8/14/20

Hello! This is the Sea Isle News fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of …

Yoga Fundraiser 'Poses For PEACE'

Yoga on the beach in Sea Isle City is relaxing enough. But next month there will be another benefit from …

Thursday, August 13

Mayor’s Message: Aug. 13

Mayor Leonard Desiderio paid tribute to Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Chief Renny Steele, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary …

Cape May County Updating Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has begun the effort to update the Cape May County Hazard Mitigation …

Wednesday, August 12

This Lifeguard is Sea Isle's Man of "Steele"

His parents told Renny Steele when he was 18 years old that he had to get a summer job because …

Tuesday, August 11

Sea Isle Gives First Glimpse of Proposed Community Rec Center

After more than two years of preliminary discussions, Sea Isle City unveiled conceptual plans Tuesday for a multipurpose community center …

Cape May County COVID-19 Numbers Trend Downward

Cape May County’s multipronged approach to the coronavirus pandemic has shown positive results. The overall COVID-19 numbers have been very …

Mayor's Message: Proud of Sea Isle

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says he is proud of the way people in Sea Isle City are handling the coronavirus crisis …

Monday, August 10

Gritty-Led Flyers Parade Draws Thousands in Sea Isle

For his 75th birthday, Ed Donnelly received well-wishes from a 7-foot-tall, furry orange creature with googly eyes and a hyperactive …

Officials Focus on COVID-19 Contact Tracing

The New Jersey Department of Health unveiled an online dashboard highlighting New Jersey’s contact tracing efforts throughout the state. The …

Sunday, August 9

Diamonds Liquor Adds App for Ordering

Don Weist stopped in at Diamonds Liquor in Sea Isle City the other day to pick up a case of …

Runner Goes Solo to Keep Streak Alive

Make that 43 in a row. Bill Kehner was supposed to have lined up with an expected 1,200 fellow runners …

Saturday, August 8

Sea Isle Focuses on Bike Safety

Normally, it’s bad news when a cop stops you and hands you a piece of paper. Lt. William Mammele and …

Friday, August 7

Sea Isle's "Pink House" is Safe After Storm

Claire Johnson was worried about her nephew in Rehoboth Beach, Del., while watching the weather report for Tropical Storm Isaias …

Fishing Report: 8/7/20

Hello! This is the Sea Isle News fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of …

Thursday, August 6

Beachcombing, Movies and Shopping Galore in Sea Isle

When cancellations of concerts, events, gatherings, and sports seem have become the new reality in the wake of the COVID-19 …

Storm Temporarily Closes Welcome Center

Tropical Storm Isaias blew down a utility pole between the Andrea Trattoria and Oar House restaurants on 42nd Place, temporarily …

Special Weather Statement: Flash Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect until 1 p.m. Friday. Multiple rounds of showers …

Wednesday, August 5

Flyers, Sea Isle Set Monday Mobile Pep Rally

Are you ready for some hockey? After a four-month absence of all pro sports, we’re guessing that Philadelphia Flyers fans’ …

Movies Under The Stars

Free “Movies Under the Stars” take place at the Excursion Park Band Shell each Friday evening at Dusk through Sept. …

Tuesday, August 4

Tropical Storm Lashes Sea Isle

The ranch-style home at the corner of 67th Street and Landis Avenue is distinctive not only for its bright pink …

Monday, August 3

Sea Isle Braces for Tropical Storm

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to unleash heavy rain, flash flooding and winds gusting to near hurricane strength at the …

Sunday, August 2

Beautification Awards to Showcase Sea Isle's Homes, Businesses

Sea Isle City’s beauty is not limited to the beaches, bays and ocean – and for more than 30 years …

Tropical Storm Likely to Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to lash the Jersey Shore with drenching rain, strong winds and flash flooding, according to …

Saturday, August 1

A Little Girl, a Raft and a Dramatic Rescue

The story seems too far-fetched to be true: A little girl floating on a raft drifts miles out to sea, …