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Bethany Beach's smoking ban lights up Town Hall debates  

-- The showdown over a potential smoking ban in Bethany Beach recorded its latest chapter, with both sides of the argument squaring off in a public hearing at Town Hall.

Smokers and non-smokers alike stated their cases to the Bethany Beach Town Council Friday evening regarding a smoking ban. The ban has been a hot topic since it was brought up in June.

Mayor Carol Olmstead reassured residents that the council would not rush into a decision.

"The council will not be voting on the subject tonight," she said. "We are hear to listen to the public's comments."

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