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Ocean City Councilman Announces Candidacy For Mayor
Ocean City Councilman Keith Hartzell announced Monday that he will be running for mayor in the May 2022 municipal election.

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Ocean City Councilman Keith Hartzell announced Monday that he will be running for mayor in the May 2022 municipal election.

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The Parachute Pyrotechnic Show will return for its fourth year on Saturday at 8 p.m. followed by the Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow on Sunday.
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