Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago March 31, 1922 The community recognized the passing of Capt. Ben Green, also known as “Uncle Bennie.” Green, a Mississippi native, moved into Erath County in 1877, when he settled four miles east of Dublin.

Support your local firefighter

In a show of appreciation for the Lingleville Volunteer Fire Department’s tireless efforts, the Lingleville High School student council recently presented the volunteers with items donated by LISD students. | Citizen staff photo

POLICE LOG

March 22 A Reporting Person called Dublin PD about something carved into their trash can. March 23 Dublin PD was called by someone in relation to a a loud boom that shook the caller’s house. The PD advised the noise was a sonic boom from jets flying overhead.

SHERIFF'S REPORT

March 25 At 11:48 p.m. a neighbor’s hay bales and pasture were seen on fire on CR 376 which took over four hours to put out. March 26 At 6:22 p.m. a report of a female driving a red truck was attempting to “serve documents” and gain personal information on FM 1702 around 1:30 p.m. At 7:12 p.m.

Tarleton now staging Liar

The Tarleton State University Department of Fine Arts presents The Liar, David Ives’ hilarious 17thcentury French farce through Saturday at the theater of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center in Stephenville. The curtain rises each night at 7:30.

Tarleton awarded $125K for repayment grant program

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has awarded Tarleton State University a $125,000 grant as part of the Texas Completion Repayment Grant Program. The money comes from the $94.

Jr. High Band place high in contest

Dublin Junior High Band competed in the Concert and Sightreading contest in Stephenville on Thursday. On Stage they were awarded a 2 (Excellent). In Sightreading they were awarded a 1 (Superior). This is the best the Junior High has done since 2012.

Dublin Egg Hunt April 15

Community members and business owners have come together in the spirit of Easter to organize the inaugural Dublin Easter EGGstravaganza. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Good Friday, April 15 at the City Park on Highland Avenue.

CASA speaks of needs during Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families.