Stories for August 2021

Tuesday, August 31

August 31, 2021

People to “Pose For Peace” in Epilepsy Fundraiser

After a tumultuous 2020 and a continued fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, remaining calm could be a bit difficult for …

August 31, 2021

Storm Warning: Flash Flood Watch

A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for Sea Isle City from Wednesday morning through 11 a.m. Thursday. The …

Monday, August 30

August 30, 2021

Women’s Civic Club Card Party Has Hand in Helping Others

The Sea Isle City Women’s Civic Club gives back to the community year-round. Among the many causes they donate to …

August 30, 2021

Heavy Rain Expected From Remnants of Ida

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Sea Isle City through 8 p.m. Thursday as the …

Sunday, August 29

August 29, 2021

Sister Act For Little Miss Ocean City

Arianna and Antonella DiAntonio share a lot of things. They both live in Sea Isle. They both attend the Ocean …

Saturday, August 28

August 28, 2021

Construction Projects Get Underway in Fall

Motorists probably should start preparing themselves for “Road Closed” and “Detour Ahead” signs as they drive around parts of Sea …

August 28, 2021

Duck Dynasty’s Al and Lisa Robertson Enlighten With Message on Marriage

Al and Lisa Robertson, members of the Duck Commander family who had the reality TV show Duck Dynasty, offered a …

Friday, August 27

August 27, 2021

In a Word, Food Truck Festival is "Delicious"

Kass Gehringer settled on having the lobster with tater tots, while her husband, Lou, was munching on a lobster grilled …

Thursday, August 26

August 26, 2021

Community Remembers Sea Isle Officer Killed in Line of Duty

Each day drivers pass by a memorial, a sign and a garden at 26th Street and Landis Avenue in Sea …

August 26, 2021

Mayor’s Message: Aug. 26

Mayor Leonard Desiderio extends his congratulations to a number of people who live in Sea Isle City or have ties …

August 26, 2021

Water-Sewer Bills Due Sept. 1

Third quarter water-sewer bills are due Sept. 1. Payments must be credited by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, to avoid …

Wednesday, August 25

August 25, 2021

Sea Isle Looks to Hire More Police Officers

Sea Isle City’s Police Department is looking to hire more officers and plans to take advantage of a new state …

August 25, 2021

Duck Dynasty’s Al and Lisa Robertson to Appear at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Al and Lisa Robertson, members of America’s favorite backwoods family and the Duck Commander Clan, …

Tuesday, August 24

August 24, 2021

Sea Isle's Efforts to Stop Rowdy Behavior "Paying Off"

Sea Isle City’s strategy to prevent rowdy teenagers from disrupting the busy summer tourism season appears to be working in …

August 24, 2021

Mayor's Message: Aug. 24

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says that Sea Isle City was able to "return to a large degree of normalcy for the …

Monday, August 23

August 23, 2021

Historic Church Receives $35,000 Donation for Renovation Project

A $35,000 donation for a new heating system is the latest example of a communitywide effort to preserve and renovate …

Sunday, August 22

August 22, 2021

Police Trading Cards Are a Hit With Public

Would you trade a Tom McQuillen card for a Mike Trout card? How about an Anthony Garreffi card for a …

Saturday, August 21

August 21, 2021

Storm Doesn't Interrupt Fun in Sea Isle

Scott Sychterz was adamant that Hurricane Henri wasn’t going to spoil the beginning of his family vacation at the shore. …

Friday, August 20

August 20, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Foundation Raises Thousands For Families

The pandemic did not stop Sea Isle City resident Marci Schankweiler and her foundation, For Pete’s Sake (FPS), from offering …

Thursday, August 19

August 19, 2021

Passion for People, Products and Community Fuels Passion Vines

Does passion drive Michael Bray’s business, Passion Vines Wine and Spirit Company? “I think it does,” Bray said. “We have …

Wednesday, August 18

August 18, 2021

Sea Isle Rookie Lifeguard Beats Cancer, Protects Lives

Her first week with the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol this summer was particularly demanding for rookie lifeguard Devon Pytel. …

August 18, 2021

Anne Beiler, Steve Green to Appear at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, to speak at the 8:30 a.m. traditional and …

Tuesday, August 17

August 17, 2021

Homeowner Proposes "Central Park" for Old School Site

As plans continue to unfold for the development of a $20 million community recreation center, Sea Isle City officials have …

August 17, 2021

Winning Team Takes Home $500 Cash Prize in Basketball Tourney

Participants in the inaugural Bill Liddell Men’s Basketball Tournament braved the heat and a bevy of talented competitors at the …

Monday, August 16

August 16, 2021

Commercial Project to Replace Old Home

The modest two-story house standing at the corner of 85th Street and Landis Avenue has been there since 1900, surviving …

August 16, 2021

10-Mile Island Run Attracts Hundreds

Over 600 athletes registered to compete in the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol’s Captain Bill Gallagher 10-Mile Island Run on …

August 16, 2021

Sea Isle Honors Gold Medal Junior Olympian

Mayor Leonard Desiderio and other city officials honored Junior Olympian Ava Edwards, 10, of Horsham, Pa., and Sea Isle City, …

Sunday, August 15

August 15, 2021

Sea Isle Takes Action to Stop Rowdy Behavior

Sea Isle City increases its police patrols to prevent disruptive teenage behavior ranging from foul language and underage drinking to …

August 15, 2021

Hoy’s 5&10 is the Fun Place to Shop

Hoy’s 5&10 has been the fun place to shop for over 75 years. It is not your typical 5&10 store, …

Saturday, August 14

August 14, 2021

Sea Isle's Dog Park to Have Something for Humans, Too

Sea Isle City’s proposed dog park will give the four-legged denizens their first official canine playground in town, but will …

Friday, August 13

August 13, 2021

Island Run Promises Friendly Competition

A longtime Sea Isle City tradition returns this weekend, where athletes test their abilities while enduring a long run on …

Thursday, August 12

August 12, 2021

Mayor's Message: Aug. 12

Mayor Leonard Desiderio outlines measures Sea Isle City will take to curb rowdy behavior by young people over the summer. …

Wednesday, August 11

August 11, 2021

Community Policing Key to Quelling Bad Behavior

Rowdy teens showing up on bikes, being obnoxious and disrespectful, shoplifting, destroying or defacing property, underage drinking and testing out …

August 11, 2021

Author, TV Host Sheila Walsh to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes author, Bible teacher and TV host Sheila Walsh on Sunday, Aug. 15, to speak at …

August 11, 2021

Tranell Morant Discusses The Ramifications of Paying College Athletes

The Supreme Court recently ruled against the NCAA, stating that they cannot bar universities from making education-related payments to student-athletes. …

Tuesday, August 10

August 10, 2021

Sea Isle Takes Steps to Curb Rowdy Behavior

Sea Isle City will increase its police patrols and also close the beach entrances at 10 p.m. each night to …

Monday, August 9

August 9, 2021

Sea Isle Seeks Grant to Build New Dog Park

For Sea Isle City’s dogs, it can be a little ruff, er, rough, getting the exercise they need in the …

Sunday, August 8

August 8, 2021

Darryl Strawberry Speaks of Turmoil, Hope and Redemption

Darryl Strawberry has made a dramatic transformation in his post-baseball career, overcoming alcohol abuse and drug addiction to become an …

Saturday, August 7

August 7, 2021

Sea Isle Home From 1882 Still Stands Proudly

Partly hidden behind the sprawling canopy of a cedar tree and a black pine is a yellow house on Park …

Friday, August 6

August 6, 2021

Scarborough Inn Takes Guests Back in Time

When booking a vacation, typically tourists to Ocean City choose a place for comfort, a hotel or inn where they …

Thursday, August 5

August 5, 2021

Coastal Reflections Window Tinting Offers Best Views for Homes, Businesses

Jordan Cope was able to help out a condo owner at the shore whose fabulous bay views were being spoiled …

Wednesday, August 4

August 4, 2021

Police to Bike Owners: Lock it up to Prevent Theft

These are hardly Bonnie-and-Clyde types outrunning the cops in souped-up cars after robbing a bank. No, the preferred means of …

August 4, 2021

Darryl Strawberry and Paul Baloche Appear at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes back eight-time MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry for the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary …

Tuesday, August 3

August 3, 2021

Big Turnout for National Night Out in Sea Isle

Sea Isle City’s police officers and firefighters showed Tuesday evening that they can still do their jobs without having to …

August 3, 2021

Please Nominate Mike’s Seafood for the Best of the Press

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August 3, 2021

Dave Farina Men's Basketball Tourney Attracts 10 Teams

Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation hosted the inaugural Dave Farina Men’s Basketball Tournament on July 31 at the JFK …

Monday, August 2

August 2, 2021

Bean Bags Fly for Charity in Fundraising Tournament

Bean bags were flying for charity at the annual baggo fundraising tournament sponsored by the Ocean Drive bar and O'Donnell's …

August 2, 2021

Sea Isle Police Arrest Man on Luring Charge

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Sea Isle City Police Chief Thomas McQuillen announced the arrest of a …

August 2, 2021