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'Goofy, Selfless, Kind-Hearted' Jersey Shore Firefighter Dies: Campaign 'Goofy, Selfless, Kind-Hearted' Jersey Shore Firefighter Dies: Campaign
'Goofy, Selfless, Kind-Hearted' Jersey Shore Firefighter Dies: Campaign A firefighter in Cape May County is being remembered as a caring father and community servant. Sea Isle City firefighter Jason Steelman died on Sunday, Apr. 21, according to a GoFundMe page. A cause of death was not mentioned. His niece Jacquelyn Steelman wrote on the memorial fundraiser that he was a "goofy, selfless, kind-hearted family man." The Sea Isle City Fire Department also mourned Steelman's death in a Facebook post. "Jason served his community not only as a firefighter but also as a leader of Boy Scout Troop 76," the department posted. "He also was a longtime coach of Dennis To…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
School Bus Carrying Students Bursts Into Flames On Garden State Parkway School Bus Carrying Students Bursts Into Flames On Garden State Parkway
School Bus Carrying Students Bursts Into Flames On Garden State Parkway Ten students and their bus driver were uninjured when their school bus burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway in Cape May County Wednesday, April 17, firefighters said. Firefighters and EMS units were dispatched to mile marker 20.8 south in Upper Township around 2:30 where the bus had erupted in flames, according to Seaville Fire Rescue. Heavy flames were shooting out of the bus when responders arrived, and all 10 students and the bus driver had already safely exited. The Marmora Fire Department was requested for extra water and manpower.  Crews operated for approximately two hours …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Three Buildings Damaged In Early Morning Fire On Jersey Shore Three Buildings Damaged In Early Morning Fire On Jersey Shore
Three Buildings Damaged In Early Morning Fire On Jersey Shore Three buildings were damaged by an early morning fire in Cape May County, officials said. Avalon firefighters responded to the house fire on the 100 block of 32nd Street just before 1 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 12, the borough said in a Facebook post. The fire began in a single-family home under construction and a photo from the borough showed extensive damage to the house's second floor. The fire was under control by about 1:50 a.m. and no one was injured. Two neighboring buildings were also damaged by the fire. Firefighters from Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, Ocean View, Cape May Court Hous…

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by Chris Spiker
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Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024 Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024
Thinking Summer: See How Much Beach Fees Will Be Along Jersey Shore In 2024 As February ends and the weather gets warmer, many communities along the Jersey Shore are already preparing to soak up the sun at the beach. Many beaches along the Garden State's coast require badges or tags. They help pay the costs of maintaining beaches, hiring lifeguards, and keeping facilities in great shape for summer tourists. Many locations offer free beach access for young children, veterans, and active military members. Some also offer special preseason rates before the busiest part of the summer. Here is a running list of the beach badge requirements along the Jersey Shore as of …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO) Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO)
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (Video) NFL wife and Montgomery County, PA native Kylie Kelce thrilled revelers at a Sea Isle City bar last weekend. The 31-year-old who is married to Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce, was captured in a video jamming out behind the bar at The Ocean Drive last weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Word to the Wise (@wttwpodcast) Video captured by Franki Rudnesky was shared by wttwpodcast on Instagram. The Kelces were in town for Mike's Seafood's annual Autism Benefit Polar Walk. View this post on Instagram …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey Shore Boardwalks Get $100M For 'Vital' Upgrades Jersey Shore Boardwalks Get $100M For 'Vital' Upgrades
Jersey Shore Boardwalks Get $100M For 'Vital' Upgrades Jersey Shore communities are getting $100 million in state grants to make crucial repairs to their boardwalk, officials said. The Boardwalk Preservation Fund money will go to 18 municipalities in Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday, Feb. 23. The state Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) will give out the funds to invest in "state-of-the-art materials that increase storm resiliency and ensure longer lasting infrastructure." In a news release, Gov. Murphy said the money will help coastal tourist destinations stay vibrant. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Baby Seal Dies After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City Baby Seal Dies After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City
Baby Seal Dies After Wandering Streets Of Jersey Shore City A baby seal has died nearly two weeks after it was rescued while wandering around an Ocean City neighborhood. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said the grey seal died on Monday, Feb. 19. The male pup received treatment for parasites and a possible respiratory infection from the Brigantine center's veterinarian. MMSC said the seal's death was surprising since his health had begun to improve. "We were hopeful when the pup began showing more interest in food last week, even starting to eat smaller fish on his own in recent days," MMSC said in a Facebook post. "However, on the ev…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Eagles' Jason Kelce Returns To Jersey Shore For Autism Charity Fundraiser Eagles' Jason Kelce Returns To Jersey Shore For Autism Charity Fundraiser
Eagles' Jason Kelce Returns To Jersey Shore For Autism Charity Fundraiser A star offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles took a winter trip to the Jersey Shore to support a great cause. Eagles center Jason Kelce took part in the 16th Annual Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism in Sea Isle City. The charity event was held on Saturday, Feb. 17. JASON KELCE WE LOVE YOU! Thanks for coming & supporting! Posted by Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism on Saturday, February 17, 2024 The Super Bowl LII champion is a familiar face in Sea Isle City. He and his wife Kylie own a beach house in the city. Kelce has also hosted three summer fundraisers …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Sea Isle Man Had No Idea Who Bob Kelly Was When He Punched Him: Report Sea Isle Man Had No Idea Who Bob Kelly Was When He Punched Him: Report
Sea Isle Man Had No Idea Who Bob Kelly Was When He Punched Him: Report A 22-year-old man from Sea Isle City admitted punching Fox 29 traffic reporter Bob Kelly at a local bar, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Patrick Iannone, however, said in court on Monday, Dec. 4 that he had no idea who Kelly was when he went to the Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City already drunk on July 30, the Inquirer said. Iannone pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and the prosecutor recommended probation, the outlet said. While initial reports indicated it was all for a TikTok challenge, when his attorney asked Iannone, "There was no reason for you to do that, is that cor…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead Along Cape May County Street: Police Man Found Dead Along Cape May County Street: Police
Man Found Dead Along Cape May County Street: Police A 49-year-old man was found dead along a roadway in Cape May County, authorities said. Brian Stewart, of Sea Isle City, was discovered at about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 along Central Avenue near the corner of 37th Street in Sea Isle City, police said. There were no signs of trauma to Stewart’s body, they said.  The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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by Jon Craig
News
OSHA Fines Pennsylvania Contractor $18K After Fatal Balcony Collapse In Sea Isle City OSHA Fines Pennsylvania Contractor $18K After Fatal Balcony Collapse In Sea Isle City
Osha Fines Pennsylvania Contractor $18K After Fatal Balcony Collapse In Sea Isle City Federal inspectors have levied $18,082 in fines against a Bucks County, PA, contracting company after a balcony collapse that killed a worker in Sea Isle City earlier this year. Jose Pereira, 43, of Philadelphia, was working on a seventh-floor balcony on the Spinnaker Condominium complex’s south tower on Feb. 24 when an eighth-floor balcony collapsed on top of him, pinning him under the concrete slab. OSHA officials have cited Ferguson Contracting Inc. of Yardley, PA, for five different violations. OSHA citationOSHA Sea Isle City balcony collapse.Lex Step for Daily Voice Crews were …

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by Jon Craig
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Sea Isle City Man Charged In Assault On Fox29 Anchor Bob Kelly: Reports Sea Isle City Man Charged In Assault On Fox29 Anchor Bob Kelly: Reports
Sea Isle City Man Charged In Assault On Fox29 Anchor Bob Kelly: Reports A 21-year-old Sea Isle City man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with punching Fox29's Bob Kelly in the eye on Sunday, July 30, according to court records and various news reports. Patrick Iannone was released on a summons that calls it an attempt "to cause significant bodily injury.".  CrossingBroad.com and the Sea Isle News reported on the assault charge, citing a news release on Thursday, Aug. 3, along with court documents. Sea Isle City police did not return a call for more details. Court records obtained by Daily Voice show that Iannone was charged with aggravat…

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by Jon Craig
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NJ Beach Town Looks To Close Beaches Early Due To Wild Teens, New Curfew Enacted NJ Beach Town Looks To Close Beaches Early Due To Wild Teens, New Curfew Enacted
NJ Beach Town Looks To Close Beaches Early Due To Wild Teens, New Curfew Enacted Those under 18 years old will need adult supervision after midnight in one New Jersey beach town. Wildwood this week passed a new ordinance that requires juveniles to be accompanied by a parent or guardian between midnight and 6 a.m. unless they're going to or coming from work or a local business. A proposed ordinance suggests closing beaches from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for everyone, in the interest of public safety. According to the ordinance, it's all because of the rowdy teens that gathered in the city on the Fourth of July Weekend. The teens were rioting, engaging in "criminal mischief," and…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar
Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar Like everyone else at the Jersey Shore, Jason Kelce was chugging beers —  but at least he was doing it for a good cause. Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, hosted his third annual Jersey Shore fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation on Wednesday, June 28 at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, raising more than $380,000 for the charity. Kelce, who was joined by his brother Travis, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, won a beer-chugging contest, defeating a Philadelphia radio host by chugging a 30 oz. beer in 5.7 seconds. Jason Kelce defeats James Seltzer, finishing his 30oz …

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by Sam Barron
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10-Foot Great White Shark Detected Off NJ Coast Memorial Day Weekend 10-Foot Great White Shark Detected Off NJ Coast Memorial Day Weekend
10-Foot Great White Shark Detected Off NJ Coast Memorial Day Weekend A 10-foot Great White shark surfaced off the New Jersey coast Memorial Day Weekend. Penny, who has been tracked by shark research center OCEARCH since April, surfaced several miles off of Ocean City around 6:45 a.m. Memorial Day, according to the org's shark-tracker. Penny made her way north since being tagged by OCEARCH in North Carolina just last month. She "pinged" off the coast of Maryland in mid-May and resurfaced just this weekend in New Jersey. A "Ping" happens when an animal tag breaks the surface of the water, sending data, OCEARCH says. Earlier this month, a slightly smaller Whi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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8-Foot Shark Still Lingering Off NJ Coast 8-Foot Shark Still Lingering Off NJ Coast
8-Foot Shark Still Lingering Off NJ Coast An eight-foot white shark who surfaced off the New Jersey coast earlier this month seems to be sticking around for more Jersey Shore fun. Jekyll, who made a splash off Sea Isle City on May 8, resurfaced on May 15 in the same vicinity around 8 p.m., according to popular shark tracking and research organization, OCEARCH. Jekyll has been tracked by OCEARCH since December 2022. Jekyll spent quite some time off the coast of North Carolina before heading north along the Atlantic shoreline.  It wasn't immediately known how far off the coast Jekyll was swimming. Click here to track Jekyll.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Devoted South Jersey Mom Of 2 Jennifer Jones Dies At 39 Devoted South Jersey Mom Of 2 Jennifer Jones Dies At 39
Devoted South Jersey Mom Of 2 Jennifer Jones Dies At 39 Beloved South Jersey native and mother of two Jennifer Lynn (Gandy) Jones died at Inspira Hospital on Wednesday, May 3 aged 39. Born in Atlantic City, Jennifer grew up in Sea Isle City, settling in Vineland in 2005, her obituary says. Jennifer graduated from Sea Isle Elementary school in 1997 before earning her GED in 2000. She was then trained as both a home health aide and phlebotomist and had received several computer certifications, according to her memorial. Jennifer held various positions throughout the healthcare industry, most recently in the customer service department at My Cellp…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man, 64, Arrested In Sexual Assaults Of 2 Boys: Prosecutor South Jersey Man, 64, Arrested In Sexual Assaults Of 2 Boys: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man, 64, Arrested In Sexual Assaults Of 2 Boys: Prosecutor A 64-year-old man from Camden County has been arrested in connection with the sexual assaults of two boys in Cape May County, authorities said. Charged in the assaults was William Smith Jr. of Pine Hill, according to Cape May Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland alongside Chief Anthony Garreffi Jr. of the Sea Isle City Police Department. In February 2023, an investigation was initiated by Sea Isle City police and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit after two juvenile males reported being sexually assaulted by Smith Jr. in a residence in Sea Isle City…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
8 Dolphins Stranded On Jersey Shore, All Now Dead 8 Dolphins Stranded On Jersey Shore, All Now Dead
8 Dolphins Stranded On Jersey Shore, All Now Dead Eight dolphins became stranded in Cape May County and all of them are now dead, authorities said. Two of the dolphins apparently washed up on shore deceased. The other six were later put to death, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The MMSC said, at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, that the remaining six dolphins were assessed by the center's veterinarian and their conditions were rapidly deteriorating.  "The decision was made to humanely euthanize the dolphins to prevent further suffering, as returning them to the ocean would have only prolonged their inevitable d…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Worker ID'd As Victim Killed In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse Philadelphia Worker ID'd As Victim Killed In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse
Philadelphia Worker ID'd As Victim Killed In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse A 43-year-old construction worker from Philadelphia has been identified as the victim crushed to death by a balcony that collapsed at a Sea Isle City high-rise Friday, Feb. 24, authorities said. Jose Pereira was on the 7th floor balcony of the Spinnaker South Tower when the balcony above him collapsed, crushing him around 2:20 p.m., Sea Isle City Police Chief Anthony J. Garreffi Jr. said. Pereira's body was pinned under the 30-foot concrete slab for several hours before responders could cut through approximately 12 inches of reinforced concrete, Garreffi said. The side of the building was …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Worker Feared Dead In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse: Reports Worker Feared Dead In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse: Reports
Worker Feared Dead In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse: Reports UPDATE: Philadelphia Worker ID'd As Victim Killed In Sea Isle City Balcony Collapse A 43-year-old construction worker from Philadelphia has been identified as the victim crushed to death by a balcony that collapsed at a Sea Isle City high-rise Friday, Feb. 24, authorities said. The victim's body was pinned under the 30-foot concrete slab for several hours before responders could cut through approximately 12 inches of reinforced concrete, police said. The side of the building was deemed unsafe and authorities began evacuating residents. Click here for the updated story.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
22 People Rescued From Sinking NJ Charter Cruise 22 People Rescued From Sinking NJ Charter Cruise
22 People Rescued From Sinking NJ Charter Cruise Twenty-two people were saved by a good Samaritan from a sinking charter cruise off Sea Isle City, authorities said. The Starfish hit the Townsends Inlet Bridge on Monday evening, July 11 and started taking on water, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said. There were no injuries. Sea Tow and the cruise ship's owner were making repairs to the boat on Tuesday, July 12, the spokesman said. 

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by Jon Craig
Sports
NFL Athletes Play Drinking Games With Fans At Jersey Shore Bar NFL Athletes Play Drinking Games With Fans At Jersey Shore Bar
NFL Athletes Play Drinking Games With Fans At Jersey Shore Bar The Philadelphia Eagles sure know how to party, especially if it's for a good cause. Eagles center Jason Kelce was behind the bar at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, raising money for the Eagles Autism Foundation on Wednesday, June 29. GO BIRDS.@eaglesautism | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/oJkouna95H — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 29, 2022 Supporting him were his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and Eagles teammate Jordan Mailata. Aside from pouring shots and tall ones, the athletes were spotting playing flip cup and other drinking games with fans. Last year's ev…

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by Cecilia Levine