OC Today
LIFESTYLE
DOC DEBUTS ON ITUNES “Blood, Sweat and Beer,” featuring Backshore Brewing Co., available to watch online – Page 45
WWW.OCEANCITYTODAY.NET
OCTOBER 2, 2015
SERVING NORTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY
FREE
Joaquin may call, be ready Forecast models vary, but some have it heading toward Mid-Atlantic coast Staff report (Oct. 2, 2015) With the possibility of Hurricane Joaquin making landfall somewhere along the Mid-Atlantic coast in the coming days, the only certainties are the resort’s reactions and the best means of keeping abreast of emergency information. Ocean City Emergency Services, along with regional and national agencies, are monitoring the projected path of the storm, See ASSATEAGUE Page 3
STEWART DOBSON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
BAD MOON RISING
This composite photo of different stages of the lunar eclipse last Sunday captures what many people took the time to witness, as skies that had been overcast for much of the day opened up to present a clear view of a rare total eclipse of a “super” full moon. A super moon is when the moon’s orbit brings it closest to the earth – about 13,000 miles closer than its average – making it appear larger. The next full eclipse of a super moon will not occur until 18 years from now on Oct. 8, 2033.
H2O dampened by too much H2O Heavy weekend rain could drown out all city’s fears of car event’s hangers-on By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Oct. 2, 2015) The approach of Hurricane Joaquin has already dampened — pun intended — some resort festivities for this weekend. Just not the ones the city was hoping for. Although the inlet wine festival and the offshore powerboat races for this weekend have been postponed, the H2O International VW/Audi show is still scheduled as planned. “H2Oi is rain or shine,” said pro-
moter Jay Shoup. Efforts to mitigate muddiness at the show’s site at Fort Whaley are underway. However, as is often the case with automotive events, Shoup’s show itself is less of a concern to local officials compared to the impact from the large number of spectators and hangers-on that flock to the area during the event, regardless of attendance at Fort Whaley. Standing water on Coastal Highway could keep low-slung cars parked — but at the same time, it will also cause problems if attendees still attempt to cruise the road. “It could definitely cause traffic issues with for the cars with low sus-
pensions and cambered tires, and especially given some of the aggressive driving that we often see during this event,” said Ocean City Police Department Public Information Specialist Lindsay Richard. The days leading up to and during H2Oi show unusually high numbers for calls to the OCPD. Nuisance and petty crime reports rise to typical June weekend levels, and traffic accidents spike — 43 major collisions from Thursday through Sunday of H2Oi in 2014. This year’s OC BikeFest, by comparison, saw only 10 such collisions over the same four days. In reaction, the OCPD was expectSee VW Page 5
Get info at oceancitymd.gov/knowyourzone
MINUTES FROM THE BEACH
$84,900
37 Salt Spray Drive - Berlin, MD WHITE HORSE PARK
A perfect beach getaway. Sleeps 9 people, and only a short distance from the beach. MLS#499473
8202 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 723-9450