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Cody Cook was sworn in as Dublin’s newest officer Thursday, Feb. 22 and began work over the weekend. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Cody Cook was sworn in as Dublin’s newest officer Thursday, Feb. 22 and began work over the weekend. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

New officer hired for Dublin PD

A new face has donned the Dublin Police Department uniform, though he is no stranger to Erath County.

Clash ends in cuffs

After a series of events on Camden Street, two people were arrested, according to information released by the Dublin Police Department.On the evening Feb. 3, officers of theDublinPoliceDepartment were dispatched to the 300 block of Camden Street in reference to a disturbance between neighbors.

Fun abounds for St. Pats day

A slew of green spirit will be on tap for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities March 14-16, including the annual parade, vendors, live music and pageants.

Community Calendar

Sunday, March 3 ■ Little Miss Dublin Tea Party: 2-4 p.m. The Station (next to First National Bank)■ Jr. and Miss Dublin Interviews: 2-4 p.m. First Methodist Church (Highland Avenue) Tuesday, March 5■ Primary Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dublin Church of Christ■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.
Museum Matters

Museum Matters

Museum Matters

Years ago, students going to Tarleton didn’t have money to buy a car or other transportation. The solution was the Tarleton Bus which was a retired school bus that was called back into service to take students to college classes on a daily basis.

Drug arrest made

An Erath County Joint Narcotics Unit investigation led to the arrest of one on drug related charges.On Wednesday, Feb. 21 the unit conducted an investigation into illegal narcotic activity in the 2200 block of West Lingleville Road in Stephenville.

Area Briefs

Independence Day meal set at museumLet’s Celebrate Texas Independence Day at the Comanche County Historical Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at 402 Moorman Rd.The museum will be serving Texas Chili  and beef stew; also cornbread, crackers, and all the fixings.

Dublin Market season begins

Dublin Market season begins The first Dublin Market will be part of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day events, March 16. Stop by vendor booths while enjoying festive events at the Wright Park Pavilion. It will be a fun day!

Police Log

A reporting person from a clinic in Brownwood requested a welfare check on a patient that has not been in for dialysis. Officer spoke with someone at the residence and was advised he was in the hospital.
Time for a city election

Time for a city election

Time for a city election

Above, Mayoral candidate John Staud pulls a name for ballot order. Incumbent Mayor David Leatherwood will be fi rst, and Staud will be second. Above right, Place 2 City Councilmember Orion Gallagher prepares to pull a name.