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NJ Towns' $25M In Sandy Loans Forgiven: Jersey Shore Today

A woman is charged in the slayings of her dad and his girlfriend, an unauthorized school remains closed and a college president is honored.

Superstorm Sandy flooded towns and created enormous cleanup costs. Federal loans that helped towns pay for the cleanup have been forgiven.
Superstorm Sandy flooded towns and created enormous cleanup costs. Federal loans that helped towns pay for the cleanup have been forgiven. (Karen Wall/Patch)

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Hello Patch readers, here are the top stories from around the Jersey Shore this Tuesday.

$25M In Federal Disaster Loans From Sandy Forgiven For NJ Towns: Many New Jersey towns and government agencies borrowed funds from the federal government to pay for cleanup costs in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Those loans have now been forgiven, under a bill signed last week by President Joe Biden. MORE

Daughter Killed Dad, Girlfriend At The Jersey Shore: Prosecutor: A Pennsylvania woman faces two counts of murder in the slayings of her father and his girlfriend at his Surf City home over the weekend, authorities said. MORE

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Brick Orthodox School To Stay Shut While Safety Issues Addressed: An unauthorized school for Orthodox Jewish boys will remain closed until Oct. 14 while fire and other safety issues are addressed, officials said. MORE

Atlantic Cape President Inducted Into Rutgers Alumni Hall Of Fame: Barbara Gaba, president of Atlantic Cape Community College, has been inducted into the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame. MORE

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Family Law Speaker Series To Be Held At Belmar Public Library: If you are the parent of a special needs child, this family law series will offer information on how to plan for their future and protect them. MORE

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