Stories for June 2021 - SeaIsle News

June 30, 2021

Enter the Playland and Jilly’s Sand, Sun and Family Fun Contest – Free Prizes

Imagine fantastic weather, wide beaches, a Boardwalk filled with amusements, shopping, dining and entertainment for the whole family. Well, stop …

June 30, 2021

Beach Outing Gives Cancer Patients a "Respite"

Jen Lankin prefers to think of herself as a cancer “battler,” not a survivor. Now in remission, the 43-year-old middle …

June 30, 2021

Ocean City Tabernacle Features Marriage Experts Greg and Erin Smalley

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley for the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship …

June 29, 2021

Beachcombing Tour-Takers Find Some Treasures

Plastic bucket in hand, 5-year-old Liam McCollick scoured the 29th Street beach Tuesday morning as though he was searching for …

June 29, 2021

Author/Wind Farm Expert Michael Shellenberger to Speak July 15 at OC Music Pier – Tickets on Sale Now

Save Our Shoreline -- Stop the Wind Farms Off the Coast of NJ is proud to announce that best-selling author …

June 28, 2021

Jason Kelce to Appear at Ocean Drive for Autism Awareness Fundraiser

The burly, bearded guy tending bar on Wednesday at the Ocean Drive Sandbar and Grill will be instantly recognizable to …

June 28, 2021

Sand, Sun & Family Fun Contest

OCNJDaily.com, SeaIsleNews.com, SomersPoint.com and Downbeach.com have partnered with Playland’s Castaway Cove and Jilly’s Stores on the Ocean City Boardwalk to …

June 27, 2021

Sea Isle’s First Female Firefighter Making History

Kerri Comly would not say that what she does is remarkable, maybe cool, and definitely important. The 28-year-old Sea Isle …

June 26, 2021

LaCosta Lounge Becomes the Beach Bar

The old LaCosta Lounge is getting a makeover that will be far more extensive than just turning the former landmark …

June 25, 2021

It's a Deal: Sea Isle Buying Bayfront Land to Settle Lawsuit

This was Sea Isle City’s version of "Let’s Make a Deal." The negotiations involved three distinct parties: Local residents, the …

June 25, 2021

Sea Isle Children Given Scholarships for Summer Camp

Mayor Leonard Desiderio recognized some of the wonderful children who call Sea Isle City home by using money from an …

June 24, 2021

Sea Isle Summer Entertainment Sizzles

Sea Isle City is more than making up for lost time with a summer lineup that will give vacationers all …

June 24, 2021

Beachwood At The Dunes Offers Specials Galore

Did you know Happy Hour is "every day" at Beachwood? That means $7 Crushes, $7 Margaritas, and $5 Tap Beers …

June 24, 2021

Shaunti Feldhahn and Aaron Shust Appear at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle is excited to welcome Shaunti Feldhahn for the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship …

June 23, 2021

Dune Erosion in Townsends Inlet? When Does It Stop?

Joe Civitillo looked up at the cliff-like walls that towered about 20 feet above him in some places and shook …

June 23, 2021

Convertibles Grab Top Honors at Auto Show

Two convertibles won top honors at the Skimmer Festival's antique auto show June 20. A 1928 Packard 526 Runabout owned …

June 22, 2021

Beach Bar Moves Closer to Securing Liquor License

After a contentious public hearing, City Council on Tuesday approved a zoning change for liquor license transfers – a crucial …

June 22, 2021

Sea Isle Launches New Pickleball Courts and Photo-Op Program

Mayor Leonard Desiderio gathered with other members of the community to cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially open Sea Isle …

June 21, 2021

Sea Isle to Celebrate Opening of New Pickleball Courts

Take a drive on 42nd Place and you’ll likely see people running around and using paddles to swat at something …

June 20, 2021

Ocean City Red Raiders Capture State Baseball Title

In 2010, they got to the state championship. In 2016, the same. In both games, they did not take home …

June 20, 2021

Vintage Car Show Wows the Crowds

Auto buffs admired more than 100 classic cars and trucks Sunday during Sea Isle City’s vintage auto show. The auto …

June 19, 2021

Sidewalk Sale Attracts Shoppers, Bargain Hunters

Sea Isle City's scaled-down version of the Skimmer Festival Weekend got underway Saturday with a sidewalk sale. For the second …

June 18, 2021

Local Lawmakers Criticize Legislation to Fast-Track Offshore Wind Farm

Cape May County representatives are denouncing state legislation that they say would prevent towns or counties from having any local …

June 17, 2021

Mayor’s Message: June 17

With Memorial Day 2021 in our rear view mirrors, this is the time of year when Sea Isle City truly …

June 16, 2021

Sea Isle Honors Former Fire Chief in Heartfelt Tribute

Frank Edwardi Sr. smiled as a procession of bright red Sea Isle City fire trucks pulled up in front of …

June 16, 2021

Little Frankie Fights Cancer, Teaches Strength

Frankie LaSasso doesn’t think about the fact that he has cancer. There are times when the 7-year-old Hammonton boy wants …

June 16, 2021

Sea Isle Reminds Pet Owners: No Dogs on Beach in Summer

The summer is a wonderful time to enjoy leisurely walks on the beach and along Sea Isle City’s oceanfront promenade …

June 16, 2021

Super Bowl Champ Chad Hennings Speaks at Ocean City Tabernacle

Former NFL star and U.S. Air Force veteran Chad Hennings will speak Sunday, June 20, at the Ocean City Tabernacle’s …

June 15, 2021

Sea Isle's Mysterious Echo: Go Listen for Yourself

Think about the great mysteries of the world: Stonehenge, the Bermuda Triangle and the Jersey Devil, for instance. Now, Sea …

June 15, 2021

Ocean City High School Class of 2021 Endures

Strong, determined and confident, students with the Ocean City High School Class of 2021 graduated Tuesday with memorable distinction as …

June 14, 2021

New Street Signs Coming to Sea Isle

Motorists driving through Sea Isle City will notice some changes on the local roads. The city is in the process …

June 14, 2021

County to Test Reverse 911 System

Cape May County will test its Code Red emergency system on June 17 between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The …

June 13, 2021

Sea Isle Creating Spots for Photo Ops

City officials are creating quintessentially Sea Isle photo spots around town that will give visitors plenty of places to snap …

June 12, 2021

In Sea Isle, Lifeguarding is a Family Affair

Protecting the lives of thousands of beachgoers over the summer vacation season is an enormous responsibility for anybody – especially …

June 11, 2021

Dogs Getting a Playground in Sea Isle

Bruno, it seems, is anxious to have a place where he can hang out and play with the other dogs …

June 11, 2021

Sea Isle Hosts Skimmer Sidewalk Sale, Antique Auto Show

Sea Isle City officials recently announced that most of the activities that were planned for this year’s Skimmer Festival Weekend …

June 11, 2021

Environmentalists Alarmed Over Turtle Deaths in Sea Isle

Officials and the public are stumped by the influx of terrapins making their way onto Sea Isle Boulevard and getting …

June 10, 2021

Eagles Chaplain Ted Winsley Speaks at Ocean City Tabernacle

Philadelphia Eagles team chaplain Ted Winsley will speak Sunday, June 13, at the Ocean City Tabernacle’s 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 …

June 9, 2021

Sea Isle Considers Options for Eroded Section of Beach

Sea Isle City will confer with state and federal agencies to try to determine the cause of severe beach erosion …

June 9, 2021

Primary Election Results

Republican and Democratic candidates for Senate and Assembly in the First Legislative District ran unopposed in Tuesday's primary. Republican Cape …

June 8, 2021

LaCosta Lounge's Former Liquor License Heading to Beach Bar

Sea Isle City officials are looking to fast track a change to a 2003 zoning law that currently prevents the …

June 8, 2021

Mayor's Message to City Council: June 8

Mayor Leonard Desiderio welcomed the public back to City Hall for Tuesday's City Council meeting following the state's lifting of …

June 8, 2021

Stockton, Ocean City School District Sign Agreement to Accelerate Pathway to College

The Ocean City School District and Stockton University on Tuesday signed a Dual Path Partnership agreement that will give Ocean …

June 8, 2021

VFW Post 1963 Installs New Officers

Following their annual election, the veterans of VFW Post 1963 in Sea Isle City installed their 2021 officers during a …

June 7, 2021

Old Sea Isle Fire Truck a Showpiece Again

A piece of history from the Sea Isle City Fire Department is back on the road again after a $9,500 …

June 7, 2021

OCHS Boys Lacrosse Team Wins South Jersey Title

Ocean City High School’s boys lacrosse team captured its first ever South Jersey Group III championship Monday afternoon with a …

June 7, 2021

Ingram's Thorofare Bridge to Have Lane Restrictions

Beginning Monday, June 7, and continuing until Thursday, June 17, the Ingram’s Thorofare Bridge on Avalon Boulevard will be restricted …

June 6, 2021

Collapsed Dune Forces Beach Closure

It looks like an avalanche. But in this case, it’s not snow, but sand. A large section of the dunes …

June 5, 2021

In Sea Isle, a Spectacular Day on the Beach and Water

After a lingering storm all but washed out the Memorial Day weekend, this was the type of weather everyone has …

June 5, 2021

Sea Isle Announces Beaches Protected by Lifeguards

The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol has updated the list of beaches that have lifeguard protection. Details follow.

June 4, 2021

Playa Bowls: Healthy and Delicious Treats

Life hasn’t always been smooth for South Jersey’s smoothie king. But with research, consultation with friends who worked in the …

June 3, 2021

Storm Delays Installation of Beach Mats

Beachgoers will have to wait a little longer before Sea Isle City installs those popular blue mats that save everyone …

June 3, 2021

Mayor’s Message: June 3

Mayor Leonard Desiderio wraps up Sea Isle City's Memorial Day weekend events in his latest message to the public. His …

June 3, 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, …

June 2, 2021

Townsends Inlet Bridge May Get "Cap" To Protect It From Waves

Is it open? Or is it closed? Frustrated motorists were asking those questions on social media over the Memorial Day …

June 2, 2021

Author Josh McDowell Speaks at Ocean City Tabernacle

Author and evangelical apologist Josh McDowell appears for two special events this weekend at the Ocean City Tabernacle. On Saturday, …

June 1, 2021

Wednesday, June 30

Enter the Playland and Jilly’s Sand, Sun and Family Fun Contest – Free Prizes

Imagine fantastic weather, wide beaches, a Boardwalk filled with amusements, shopping, dining and entertainment for the whole family. Well, stop …

Beach Outing Gives Cancer Patients a "Respite"

Jen Lankin prefers to think of herself as a cancer “battler,” not a survivor. Now in remission, the 43-year-old middle …

Ocean City Tabernacle Features Marriage Experts Greg and Erin Smalley

The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley for the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship …

Tuesday, June 29

Beachcombing Tour-Takers Find Some Treasures

Plastic bucket in hand, 5-year-old Liam McCollick scoured the 29th Street beach Tuesday morning as though he was searching for …

Author/Wind Farm Expert Michael Shellenberger to Speak July 15 at OC Music Pier – Tickets on Sale Now

Save Our Shoreline -- Stop the Wind Farms Off the Coast of NJ is proud to announce that best-selling author …

Monday, June 28

Jason Kelce to Appear at Ocean Drive for Autism Awareness Fundraiser

The burly, bearded guy tending bar on Wednesday at the Ocean Drive Sandbar and Grill will be instantly recognizable to …

Sand, Sun & Family Fun Contest

OCNJDaily.com, SeaIsleNews.com, SomersPoint.com and Downbeach.com have partnered with Playland’s Castaway Cove and Jilly’s Stores on the Ocean City Boardwalk to …

Sunday, June 27

Sea Isle’s First Female Firefighter Making History

Kerri Comly would not say that what she does is remarkable, maybe cool, and definitely important. The 28-year-old Sea Isle …

Saturday, June 26

LaCosta Lounge Becomes the Beach Bar

The old LaCosta Lounge is getting a makeover that will be far more extensive than just turning the former landmark …

Friday, June 25

It's a Deal: Sea Isle Buying Bayfront Land to Settle Lawsuit

This was Sea Isle City’s version of "Let’s Make a Deal." The negotiations involved three distinct parties: Local residents, the …

Sea Isle Children Given Scholarships for Summer Camp

Mayor Leonard Desiderio recognized some of the wonderful children who call Sea Isle City home by using money from an …

Thursday, June 24

Sea Isle Summer Entertainment Sizzles

Sea Isle City is more than making up for lost time with a summer lineup that will give vacationers all …

Beachwood At The Dunes Offers Specials Galore

Did you know Happy Hour is "every day" at Beachwood? That means $7 Crushes, $7 Margaritas, and $5 Tap Beers …

Shaunti Feldhahn and Aaron Shust Appear at Ocean City Tabernacle

The Ocean City Tabernacle is excited to welcome Shaunti Feldhahn for the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship …

Wednesday, June 23

Dune Erosion in Townsends Inlet? When Does It Stop?

Joe Civitillo looked up at the cliff-like walls that towered about 20 feet above him in some places and shook …

Convertibles Grab Top Honors at Auto Show

Two convertibles won top honors at the Skimmer Festival's antique auto show June 20. A 1928 Packard 526 Runabout owned …

Tuesday, June 22

Beach Bar Moves Closer to Securing Liquor License

After a contentious public hearing, City Council on Tuesday approved a zoning change for liquor license transfers – a crucial …

Sea Isle Launches New Pickleball Courts and Photo-Op Program

Mayor Leonard Desiderio gathered with other members of the community to cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially open Sea Isle …

Monday, June 21

Sea Isle to Celebrate Opening of New Pickleball Courts

Take a drive on 42nd Place and you’ll likely see people running around and using paddles to swat at something …

Sunday, June 20

Ocean City Red Raiders Capture State Baseball Title

In 2010, they got to the state championship. In 2016, the same. In both games, they did not take home …

Vintage Car Show Wows the Crowds

Auto buffs admired more than 100 classic cars and trucks Sunday during Sea Isle City’s vintage auto show. The auto …

Saturday, June 19

Sidewalk Sale Attracts Shoppers, Bargain Hunters

Sea Isle City's scaled-down version of the Skimmer Festival Weekend got underway Saturday with a sidewalk sale. For the second …

Friday, June 18

Local Lawmakers Criticize Legislation to Fast-Track Offshore Wind Farm

Cape May County representatives are denouncing state legislation that they say would prevent towns or counties from having any local …

Thursday, June 17

Mayor’s Message: June 17

Wednesday, June 16

Sea Isle Honors Former Fire Chief in Heartfelt Tribute

Frank Edwardi Sr. smiled as a procession of bright red Sea Isle City fire trucks pulled up in front of …

Little Frankie Fights Cancer, Teaches Strength

Frankie LaSasso doesn’t think about the fact that he has cancer. There are times when the 7-year-old Hammonton boy wants …

Sea Isle Reminds Pet Owners: No Dogs on Beach in Summer

Super Bowl Champ Chad Hennings Speaks at Ocean City Tabernacle

Former NFL star and U.S. Air Force veteran Chad Hennings will speak Sunday, June 20, at the Ocean City Tabernacle’s …

Tuesday, June 15

Sea Isle's Mysterious Echo: Go Listen for Yourself

Think about the great mysteries of the world: Stonehenge, the Bermuda Triangle and the Jersey Devil, for instance. Now, Sea …

Ocean City High School Class of 2021 Endures

Strong, determined and confident, students with the Ocean City High School Class of 2021 graduated Tuesday with memorable distinction as …

Monday, June 14

New Street Signs Coming to Sea Isle

Motorists driving through Sea Isle City will notice some changes on the local roads. The city is in the process …

County to Test Reverse 911 System

Sunday, June 13

Sea Isle Creating Spots for Photo Ops