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.
Children's National Healthcare
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.
Wildwood Boardwalk
Despite uncertainties about nearly $4 million in expected federal financing, the city of Wildwood intends to proceed with the next phase of its Boardwalk Rehabilitation project. The project's next phase, which will span from Cresse to Hand avenues, was approved by the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. Construction will continue while the city seeks federal financing, according to officials. According to officials, construction is anticipated to begin on September 28.
Two People Facing Trafficking Charges
A Philadelphia man and Camden County woman are accused of using drugs, threats and violence to force victims in a human trafficking incident in Atlantic City. According to BreakingAC.com, Tamier Brown-Miller, 26, and Dezeree Smith, 25, were indicted last week, months after their arrests on charges that now include first-degree crimes of racketeering, kidnapping and six counts of human-trafficking. The Attorney General's Office is now handling the cases that were in Camden County. One of the victims was a girl who said Smith introduced her to Brown-Miller in June 2025.
.webp)
