Jersey Shore Headlines

Some Sandy victims may have to give back the aid money they received. That story and more in today's Monmouth and Ocean County News from Townsquare Media.

Today we are remembering those we lost on September 11th, 2001. Nearly 750 New Jersey residents were among the nearly 3,000 people who died that day.

Federal emergency officials are trying to get repaid roughly $5.8 million in aid the government initially paid out after Superstorm Sandy. Officials say some people getting aid turned out to be ineligible while others double-dipped into the aid pool and still others got payments for damage later covered by insurance.

A Toms River man is accused of setting fire to his vacant Sandy-damaged home on Bayview Drive in March. Robert Raheb could face 5 - 10 years behind bars if convicted of aggravated arson. Authorities say the home was scheduled to be demolished and that Raheb returned from temporarily living in Florida to restore it.

Governor Christie has vetoed a measure limiting smoking at state parks and beaches. He announced the veto last night without specifying why. The measure got overwhelming support initially in both the senate and assembly.

Little is known about a dead body found at Monmouth Park Racetrack. Monmouth County Prosecutors are investigating and say an autopsy is scheduled and that the man's identity should be determined at that time.

A late night fire engulfed an apartment at the Highpoint Condominiums complex in Lakewood. According to reports, no one was injured. The Red Cross was called to help displaced families. The Ocean County Fire Marshal's office and prosecutor's office are investigating.

A Toms River High School South student is charged with grabbing money from the cafeteria till and punching a school safety officer Tuesday. Police say the 17-year old from South Toms River struggled with several school workers holding him until officers arrived.

The role of school sports teams has changed with the pressure for children to succeed and that has many kids training longer, harder, and earlier in their lives. From travel to intensive year-round specialized training, the NJ Interscholastic Athletic Association says there's a misconception that children need to hone in on one particular skill or activity as early as possible. And yet, only 2% of high school athletes actually ever go on to division One and Two schools. Regardless, experts say it's important to take part in a variety of activities because when it comes to sports, playing only one can bring on injuries. Also, when there's a lot of travel involved, there's not much opportunity for family time around the dinner table.