Lavallette to Deploy New Lightning Detection Network at Beaches

Lavallette officials are forging their own path when it comes to lightning safety at beaches in an effort to complement the...

Lavallette Teen Gets Congressional Send-Off to West Point

A recent high school graduate from Lavallette was greeted by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith on Friday, celebrating his acceptance to the...

The Fate of A Massive Dock in Lavallette is Heading to the N.J. Supreme Court

The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a controversial 295-foot dock in Lavallette’s West Point Island...

Lavallette Rite-Aid to Close, Prompting Officials to Consider Downtown Future

The Rite-Aid store on Grand Central Avenue (Route 35 North) in Lavallette is one of the largest buildings in town, prompting...

Rare Lavallette Council Primary Ends in Win for GOP-Backed Candidates

On a barrier island where it is more common for candidates to run unopposed than fend off primary challenges, a last-minute...

Dogs, Penguins, Alpacas (‘Oh My!’) Will Star in Lavallette Library’s Summer Animal Series

From tips on selecting the perfect pet to interacting with some of the world’s most interesting animals, the Upper Shores branch...

Planned Lavallette Power Outage ‘Indefinitely’; JCP&L Pushes Back

Lavallette officials said Wednesday that an overnight power outage that an announcement said could last up to seven hours will be...

Lavallette’s New Ordinance: Park Within the Lines or Pay Up

Lavallette has added nine new parking spaces along the bayside this season – just don’t create your own, or you may...

Lavallette Residents May Be Out of Power Up To 7 Hours Wednesday-Thursday

UPDATE 6/4/25: The power outage has been postponed indefinitely. An updated story can be found here. Lavallette residents are being urged...

Lavallette Library to Host ‘Touch-a-Truck’ Event, Summer Reading Kickoff

Start your engines! The Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library, located in Lavallette, will celebrate its summer reading kickoff...