If you’re going to smuggle heroin, go big. At least, that appears to be what a Cape May ferry rider tried to do earlier this month. Unfortunately for her (and presumably her future customers) some bright spark from the Delaware River and Bay Authority asked to search her bag, at which point apparently the lady with the heavy handbag confessed, “You got me, it’s drugs … it’s heroin.” Only in South Jersey.
Meanwhile, the creepy clown craze is spreading apace throughout our area. PhillyVoice’s Kevin Shelly analyzes what exactly bothers us about clowns and spoke with EHT Halloween experts, Spirit Halloween, to get their fantastic smackdown to the new fad. “Spirit Halloween does not encourage or associate with the recent clown sightings, and we do not comment on ongoing police investigations,” said media manager Trisha Lombardo. So there you go.
If you want to hear a businessman’s take on what’s up with Atlantic County, take a look at our latest business profile, an interview with Pleasantville chiropractor Dr Miller.
Here’s some more local news from the last 24 hours:
Shake Shack To Open In South Jersey–A restaurant chain that boasts of its "cult-like following" has plans to shake up South Jersey. Shake Shack wants to open its first local outlet at a shopping center at Routes 70 and 73, according to information filed with Evesham’s zoning board. Courier-Post
Atlantic Medical Imaging Breaks Ground On New Facility– Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) broke ground in Egg Harbor Township on Tuesday for their new state-of-the-art flagship facility. The official ground-breaking ceremony was held on Tuesday to celebrate the construction of AMI’s new, almost 15,000 square-foot imaging center.
Woman Tried To Take 250 Bags Of Heroin On Cape May Ferry– A woman trying to board a ferry at the North Cape May terminal earlier this month was found with 250 bags of heroin, the Delaware River and Bay Authority said Tuesday. Dawn Corcoran, 45, of Lower Township, was trying to get on a Cape May-Lewes Ferry boat to Lewes, Delaware, scheduled to leave at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 1. DRBA Patrolman David Santiago tried to search her bag for security purposes, according to a statement.
Cinefest Returns, Making Atlantic City The Real Star–Atlantic City’s favorite fall film festival, the Atlantic City Cinefest, is back for its 9th year, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 14 through 16. More than 50 films will be shown, along with presentations from directors, producers and actors. Atlantic City Weekly
Ice Cream Smackdown to Benefit Atlantic City Police Officer–Here's another way the Atlantic City area community is coming together to help out Atlantic City Police Officer Josh Vadell and his family: Ice cream. This Saturday at 12.30, AC Sweets N'Treats, located in Gardner's Basin, is hosting an "Ice Cream Smackdown" to raise money for Vadell and his family. Cat Country 107.3
Atlantic City Ballet Presents DRACULA–Atlantic City Ballet haunts their new home with a performance of their time honored tradition, Dracula, in their new Caesars location. Since 2006, "Dracula" has been mesmerizing audiences with its spell binding choreography, beautiful costumes and captivating music. BroadwayWorld.com
Shake Shack To Open In South Jersey–A restaurant chain that boasts of its "cult-like following" has plans to shake up South Jersey. Shake Shack wants to open its first local outlet at a shopping center at Routes 70 and 73, according to information filed with Evesham’s zoning board. Courier-Post