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Tuesday, June 30

Farmers Market Returns for Summer; Bring Money and a Mask

“That’s $22.50, honey. Thank you,” Sandy Izzi politely said to a woman holding two bags of fruits and vegetables that …

AtlantiCare Nurse, Team Connect With “Joey”

Providers and staff throughout AtlantiCare have focused on making special connections with patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They include Samantha …

Monday, June 29

HERO Campaign Cruisers Rolling into Sea Isle

A rolling reminder to always have a designated driver after drinking is coming to Sea Isle City Thursday, along with …

County Prosecutor’s Office to Host Event on Use of Force Policy

All residents of Cape May County are invited to attend to give their input and ideas to assist the Attorney …

Sunday, June 28

"Little Church in the Inlet" Faces Challenges of Pandemic

After giving his welcoming remarks, Pastor Chuck Swanson opened Sunday’s services by leading the congregation in the singing of a …

Saturday, June 27

Sea Isle's Beaches Getting Lots of New Sand

Sea Isle City’s beaches are ready for their big touch-up. Although the machinery is idle now, the excavators, bulldozers and …

Safeguards for Summer Youth Camps

Beginning July 6, youth day camps, including municipal summer programs, will be able to operate as long as they comply …

Friday, June 26

New Trust Fund to Help Sea Isle Fight Flooding

Once in danger of being thrown out of the National Flood Insurance Program in 1993, Sea Isle City has undergone …

Fishing Report: 6/26/20

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

Thursday, June 25

Takeout Time at Food Truck Festival

For anyone who craves a macaroni and cheese sandwich, a crab cake sandwich, a pizza cone or other tasty delights, …

Wednesday, June 24

Sea Isle Beach Tag Sales Down Slightly in Pandemic

The weather is normally the dominant factor that affects beach tag sales, but this summer something else has entered the …

Beachcombing Tour Guides Needed 

For more than a quarter century, Sea Isle City’s Beachcomber Guides have led award-winning eco-tours that have educated and delighted …

Tuesday, June 23

Sea Isle's Fireworks Show Can't be Saved, Officials Say

Sea Isle City officials expressed their regrets Tuesday over the cancellation of the Fourth of July fireworks display and other …

Mayor's Message: June 23

Mayor Leonard Desiderio explains Sea Isle City's decision to cancel a series of family-friendly events this summer, including the Fourth …

Monday, June 22

Outdoor Dining Comes to VFW Post

The inside of VFW Post 1963 in Sea Isle City may still be closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that …

Sunday, June 21

Sea Isle's Vintage Car Show Revs Up Crowds

Christian Lawlor attended the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado in the late 1980s to learn how to fly military …

Saturday, June 20

Shoppers and a Degree of Normalcy Return to Sea Isle

This wasn’t the usual Skimmer Festival Weekend, with tens of thousands of people walking shoulder-to-shoulder on Sea Isle City’s streets …

Beach Replenishment Update

Sea Isle City has released an update on the upcoming beach replenishment project. Details follow.

County Outlines Swimming Pool Guidelines

Outdoor municipal and private-club swimming pools will be able to reopen on Monday, June 22. Summer camps will be able …

Friday, June 19

"Six Feet Saves" in Sea Isle

Janet Ciottoni rode her bike past two women on the Promenade in Sea Isle City Friday morning. Before too long, …

Mayor Provides Skimmer Festival Update

Mayor Leonard Desiderio gives an update on Sea Isle City's annual Skimmer Festival, which has been revised this year in …

Thursday, June 18

Bridge Agency Wants Its Unpaid Toll Money

If you’ve gotten a bill in the mail from the Cape May County Bridge Commission for an unpaid toll, you …

Mayor's Message: Fourth of July Cancellations

Sea Isle City has been forced to cancel a number of family-friendly summer events because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor …

Cape May County Library to Begin Curbside Pick-Up

On Monday, June 29, the Cape May County Library will begin curbside pick-ups. As outlined in Gov. Phil Murphy’s orders, …

Wednesday, June 17

Turtle T-shirt Time in Sea Isle

Turtle T-shirts are going on sale at the Welcome Center this weekend. And for anyone who loves turtles, supports the …

O'Donnell's Pour House Wins Approval for Outdoor Dining

O’Donnell’s Pour House will become the latest restaurant in Sea Isle City to add outdoor dining as a way to …

Tuesday, June 16

Ocean City High School Seniors Celebrate in Drive-Through Event

Ocean City High School seniors and their families lined up Tuesday afternoon in their cars on the Tabernacle grounds to …

Social Distancing Ambassador Program Continues Into July

More dates have been announced following the success of the Social Distancing Ambassador program by the Cape May County Health …

Monday, June 15

Sea Isle Homeowners Get More Time to Pay Water, Sewer Bills

Sea Isle City homeowners who may be struggling with their finances during the coronavirus pandemic are getting a break on …

Ocean City Intermediate School Hosts Drive-Through Celebration

A traditional graduation for Ocean City Intermediate School eighth-graders was not possible this year due to COVID-19. But that did …

Sea Isle Holds Bike Auction Saturday

Mayor Leonard Desiderio will serve as auctioneer during Sea Isle City’s 2020 municipal bicycle auction, which begins at 10 a.m. …

Sunday, June 14

In Sea Isle, a Return to "Normal"

Tim McNamara, owner of the Bubba Dogs hotdog stand, has occupied the same spot at 59th Street and the beach …

Three Deaths Linked to Coronavirus

Three more Cape May County residents have died of COVID-19, according to a county press release Sunday. The deaths include …

Sea Isle Restaurants Getting Ready for Outdoor Dining

The 20 tables lining the sidewalk outside of La Fontana Coast are adorned with white linen tablecloths, a tempting invitation …

Saturday, June 13

Antique Auto Show, Sidewalk Sale Planned for Skimmer Weekend

Regretfully, Sea Isle City officials recently announced that nearly all of the activities that were planned for the resort’s 2020 …

County Reports New COVID-19 Death

An 86-year-old woman from Dennis Township has become the latest Cape May County resident to die of the coronavirus. Altogether, …

Friday, June 12

Beachcombing Tours Scaled Back This Summer

For more than 30 years, the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission has been teaching children about the Jersey Shore’s diverse …

County Launches “Safely Together” Campaign

Cape May County released its Business Recovery Initiative public information campaign on Friday. The campaign is intended to assist local …

Lower Township Woman Dies of COVID-19

A 71-year-old woman from Lower Township has become the latest Cape May County resident to die of the coronavirus. Altogether, …

Thursday, June 11

Cape May County Zoo to Reopen

The Cape May County Zoo is reopening this weekend. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, with new precautions in place to …

Sea Isle to Hold Graduation Parade

Sea Isle City is hosting a “Drive-by Celebration” -- a parade of sorts -- to honor and recognize graduates, since …

Sea Isle News is Ready to Help Local Businesses Open for Success

It’s a summer like no other, as Sea Isle City and area businesses begin to open up, adjust to the …

Wednesday, June 10

Sea Isle City Looks to Capitalize on Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining was first introduced in Sea Isle City in 2008 as a way to liven up the culinary scene …

Tuesday, June 9

Beach Replenishment Project Almost Ready

A beach replenishment project designed to restore two major sections of Sea Isle City’s storm-eroded shoreline with more than 750,000 …

Mayor’s Message: Lifting of Some COVID-19 Restrictions

As more of the coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Mayor Leonard Desiderio says Sea Isle City is working with the state …

Dairy Queen Coming to Sea Isle

It was a project simply too sweet for Sea Isle City’s Planning Board to turn down. Dairy Queen is planning …

Monday, June 8

County Confirms Three COVID-19 Deaths

Three more Cape May County residents have died from COVID-19, health officials reported Monday. The total number of coronavirus cases …

Sunday, June 7

Experts Baffled: Where are the Turtles?

This has been the year of the unusual. First, it was a very mild winter. Then, in March, the coronavirus …

Saturday, June 6

Sea Isle City Teaching Bikers "Rules of Road"

The other day, Sea Isle City Police Chief Tom McQuillen saw a guy blow through a stop sign at 56th …

County Reports New COVID-19 Death

Cape May County officials announced Saturday the death of a 71-year-old Middle Township woman. The total number of positive cases …

Friday, June 5

Sea Isle Downsizes Skimmer Festival Because of Pandemic

The monstrous Great Atlantic Storm that pummeled the Jersey Shore in 1962 ripped up Sea Isle City’s wooden boardwalk and …

Lane Closures on Avalon Blvd. Next Week

There will be temporary lane closures next week along portions of Avalon Boulevard (C.R. 601) for deck work on the …

Thursday, June 4

Mayor’s Message: June 4

As you can imagine, we constantly receive a variety of questions related to COVID-19 – however the most common questions …

Nonprofit Helps Families Facing Cancer

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is teaming up with Maryanne Pastry Shoppe in Sea Isle City to help families …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

Sea Isle City and other shore towns in Cape May County are under a coastal flood advisory Thursday from 6 …

Wednesday, June 3

Planning Board to Consider Proposed Outdoor Dining Area at O'Donnell's

Sea Isle City’s Planning Board will hold a special meeting June 16 to consider plans by O’Donnell’s Pour House to …

No New Daily Coronavirus Cases Reported in Cape May County

Cape May County is reporting no new daily cases of COVID-19 for the first time since April 5. “People have …

Tuesday, June 2

Protesters Fight Racism Peacefully

For nearly nine minutes, George Floyd laid on the ground, while a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck until …

County Confirms Two New COVID-19 Cases

Cape May County reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, but no new deaths. The total number of coronavirus …

Monday, June 1

New Sign Welcomes Sea Isle Visitors

Just in time for the summer tourism season, Sea Isle City has a new welcome sign to greet visitors arriving …