A Hammonton man accused of scamming an 80-year-old woman out of almost $914,000 was ordered to be released by an Atlantic County Superior Court judge on Wednesday. The judge concluded that the prosecution had not proven the man should be detained pending trial. The decision was made following two postponements of 50 year old James M. Donio's detention hearing at his lawyer's request.

School districts in South Jersey are getting ready to adopt new policies in order to comply with the new state regulations on the use of devices in classrooms as the back-to-school season approaches. Many schools are in varying stages of development; some have approved new policies, while others are only beginning to draft plans. The state did provide direction on the policies to all schools, as seen by how identical the proposed policies are. Not only are telephones forbidden during school hours, but any internet-connected device-including tablets and smart devices-are also prohibited.

Glassboro's Owan University is expanding its educational offerings by launching apprenticeship programs intended to alleviate the teacher shortage and open up new career options. Participants in the new programs will be able to obtain credentials while working in educational institutions. K-12 teachers, early childhood educators, principals, tutors, career and technology education teachers, elementary educators, and lead teacher routes are among the seven new programs.

A onetime Hammonton political leader accused of bilking an elderly woman out of her home, family business and hundreds of thousands of dollars was ordered released from jail Wednesday. According to BreakingAC.com, James Donio, 50, is accused of using his nearly lifetime friendship with Dorothy Orlandini, 81, to orchestrate a years-long scheme that cost her $914,200, including her family’s business, Inferrera’s Market. Donio’s lack of any criminal history, ties to the community and the complicated nature of the case led to Judge William Todd Miller’s decision to release Donio.

Casinos and state officials are pushing back against platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket for offering sports wagers without state licenses. This dispute involves federal oversight, state bans, and bipartisan legislation. Platforms list sports outcomes as financial "event contracts" regulated by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rather than state gaming boards. Over 20 states and groups like Atlantic City casinos argue these sites bypass local taxes, consumer protection rules, and age limits.

Ocean City captured the title of “New Jersey’s Favorite Beach” for the 13th straight year in the annual contest organized by the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium.Mayor Jay Gillian and representatives of the Sea Grant Consortium gathered in front of the Ocean City Music Pier on the Boardwalk for the official announcement Wednesday, reports BreakingAC.com.

Money magazine has once again named Stockton University one of the "Best Colleges in America." Out of almost 2,400 schools across the country, 735 are included in the list. Although there isn't a single numerical ranking on the list, colleges that offer outstanding educational value based on quantifiable student results and affordability are given star ratings. For the fifth consecutive year, Stockton was rated four stars out of five.

The Division of Elections has begun the process of removing 4,500 of the 6,600 noncitizens who were mistakenly registered to vote in New Jersey between June 2023 and June 2024 from Garden State voter registers, according to Governor Sherrill on Tuesday. According to a statement from Sherrill, the Motor Vehicle Commission has sent letters to those affected by the software problem, and the remaining registrations are being forwarded to county election authorities for further examination.

Following a $100 million bequest from its longtime chairman, Cooper University Health Care is preparing to alter its name. According to a statement released by Cooper on July 28, the donation from Camden businessman and politician George E. Norcross III "is the largest single charitable gift in the institution's history." Investments "prioritizing education and community activities that produce jobs, training, and opportunity" will be supported by the funds, the statement continued.

A Pennsylvania man admitted brandishing a knife during an attempt to grab his former girlfriedA in Atlantic City last year. BreakingAC.com reports Lucas Moran, 27, from Dunmore, Pa., pleaded guilty last week to one count of third-degree aggravated assault on a domestic violence victim. He faces a five-year sentence. Police were called to Adriatic Avenue on Sept. 28, in reference to a person being dragged into a vehicle. The victim told police that Moran brandished a knife during the attempt but she was able to escape.

An Atlantic City man once arrested selling drugs across the street from the police station was sentenced to 5½ years in prison recently. BreakingAC.com reports James Angelozzi, 42, was arrested Sept. 8, 2023, after he was stopped speeding east on the Atlantic City Expressway.He did not immediately stop, instead weaving in and out of traffic without using his turn signal and at one point throwing a large duffle bag into the back seat.During the stop, Angelozzi signed a consent-to-search form, which led to officers finding 110 wax folds containing heroin, fentanyl, xylazine, and 4-ANPP weighing 35 grams with packaging and three bags of cocaine weighing 133 grams with packaging.

The Atlantic City Community Fund recently gave a boost to 40 nonprofits serving residents.A Grantee Appreciation Celebration at the Cardinal Restaurant honored the recipients’ work. The grants will strengthen the day-to-day operations of local organizations working across a range of focus areas, including arts and culture, education, youth programming, parks and recreation, community beautification, social services, and community well-being.

The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office plans to seize $31,000 from a man in Westampton Township who they claim operated an illicit online marijuana product order and delivery service. Before Bellmawr police discovered the business in February, it seemed to be doing well for what Nile K. Adams allegedly called "SpeedWeed." The prosecutor's office filed a lawsuit in the county superior court in June to compel Adams to give up his money.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill prohibiting businesses in New Jersey from charging customers different charges based on personal information they collect through digital and surveillance technology on Thursday. A one-year moratorium on the new usage of electronic shelf labels would also be imposed by the Fair Price Protection Act while the state investigates the effects. Stores can keep using the electronic labels they now have. "New Jersey families are already feeling the pressure of higher costs," stated Sherrill.

In Pleasantville the city's fire department said that a fire tore through a two-family home on Saturday afternoon, displacing five people and injured one. Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 122 W. Glendale Ave. They discovered that there was a lot of fire coming from the front-right center of the house. According to officials, the fire was contained fairly quickly. After receiving treatment for minor injuries, one person was sent to a neighboring hospital. According to officials, a dog and a cat were saved from the house.

A Pleasantville fire displaced five people and left one with minor injuries Saturday.Firefighters were called to 122 W. Glendale Ave. at 1:13 p.m. According to BreakingAC.com, Batallion 4 arrived to heavy fire showing from the two-family residence, and started an aggressive attack. A dog and cat were rescued from inside the burning home. One resident was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital for minor injuries by Tricare EMS, the chief said. The fire was brought under control at about 2:10 p.m. The American Red Cross was assisting the displaced residents.

An Atlantic City man faces four years in prison for beating another man bloody with a hammer.On Monday, Lamar Parker pleaded guilty to third-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Superior Court in Atlantic County. The 42-year-old Atlantic City man faces four years in prison under the plea, according to county prosecutors. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 19.

Late Friday evening, June 24, 2026, officers from the Mullica Police Department responded to a single motor vehicle accident in the area of Route 30 and Snow Hill Road. Upon arrival, officers observed that the driver, later identified as Javonte Stallworth, 19, of Mullica Twp., was deceased and that he had sustained a single gunshot wound to the head. Witnesses stated that two people fled from the accident scene on foot. A short time later, two juvenile passengers who were travelling with Stallworth were located, stopped and detained. They were subsequently transported to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office for questioning. After questioning, one of the juveniles, A.H., 15, also from Mullica Twp., was charged with Aggravated Manslaughter, Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Possession of a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose, Possession of a Firearm Without a Serial Number, and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor. The juvenile was transported to the Harbor Fields Juvenile Detention Center to be lodged.

At the request of his lawyer, the detention hearing for a Hammonton man accused of defrauding an 80-year-old woman of over $914,000 was postponed on Thursday, according to court officials. Judge Todd Miller of Atlantic County Superior Court has scheduled James M. Donio, 50, to appear on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Donio, the former president of the independent political organization Hammonton First, is accused of money laundering, theft by unlawful taking or disposal, theft by deceit, and fabricating or tampering with records.

According to a recent proposal by U.S. Senator Andy Kim, every child in America would be enrolled in a federal health insurance program at birth and be eligible for free benefits through age 26. At a time when millions of children in the nation lack healthcare or have inadequate insurance, the New Jersey Democrat's plan, known as MediKids, would automatically enroll youngsters in Medicaid and provide them with 100% coverage.