According to Atlantic County officials, some clients may notice an adjustment in their monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. New government regulations have reduced deduction allowed for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) and increased employment requirements for citizens receiving food stamps through SNAP. Additionally, the new rule increases the age requirement for parents of children between the ages of 14 and 17 as well as for people between the ages of 18 and 64.
Wildwood Girl Found Safe
Following a multi-state investigation, a 16 year old Wildwood girl was discovered in Pennsylvania several days ago, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office. Santa Ana, California resident Demar Rojas-Hernandez was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police on suspicion of interfering with child custody. The Prosecutor's Office indicated in a news release on Friday that more charges might be pending. A missing girl was reported to Wildwood police on Tuesday.
Boutique Hotels In Avalon
The Avalon Borough Council has given its blessing to amendments to a draft ordinance on boutique hotels in the commercial district.The council's approval May 27 was the last step in a long process that will result in an ordinance expected to be introduced at the borough's next council meeting on June 10.The changes to the draft ordinance are that any proposed boutique hotel must at a minimum be open to the public from April through September. The hotel proposal must include a restaurant with full public access. Hotel stays must be for limited periods representing the transient nature of a hotel's business.
West Nile Virus Case Surfaces In Northfield
A mosquito sample taken from Northfield is the first to test positive for West Nile virus in Atlantic County this year. BreakingAC.com reports the sample was collected May 20 from the 1200 block of Zion Road in Northfield, according to the county. Representatives from the Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control collected the sample, which was confirmed positive for West Nile virus on Wednesday. Atlantic County Public Health and Mosquito Control officials are conducting mosquito surveillance and implementing additional control measures. There are no reported human cases of the virus at this time, according to county health officials.
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