• About our Village of Murray

    About our Village of Murray

    Murray is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 481 at the 2000 census. As of the census of 2000, there were 481 people, 188 households, and 140 families residing in the village. Read More
  • Conestoga Elementary School

    Conestoga Elementary School

    "Our school and school district are dedicated to providing all students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed in school and in life. To ensure your child’s success, we set high standards that are reflected in what is taught in our classrooms." Read More
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2024 11 20 Sunrise at Nehawka

 The husky, rusty russel of the tossels of the corn, And the raspin’ of the tangled leaves, as golden as the morn.

“When the Frost is on the Punkin”

James Whitcomb Riley
1849~1916
American poet, author and writer


2024 11 13 KCCB zero waste Thxgvng


RECIPE

LISA'S AUTUMN APPLE SALAD

20 oz crushed pineapple with juice
2/3 c sugar
3 oz lemon gelatin
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 c chopped unpeeled apple
1 c chopped English walnuts
1 c diced celery
1 c whipped topping, thawed

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Over medium heat, boil the pineapple with its juice, and sugar, for 3 minutes.

Mix in gelatin and stir till dissolved.

Stir in cream cheese until thoroughly blended.

Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes.

Mix in apple, nuts and celery; fold in whipped topping.

Pour into 9 x 9" pan and cover.

Refrigerate until cool, then enjoy!

(I got this recipe from my cousin, Lisa, several years ago at an autumn reunion. 
It's pretty good and easy to make!  Hope you enjoy it! 
Pat)

2024 11 06 USPS Holiday mailing

HEADS UP on MAILING HOLIDAY PACKAGES and CARDS!

If you plan on using USPS to send holiday packages and correspondence, please see the preferred 'mail by' dates HERE. You don't want them to arrive late!  Hopefully, by following these guidelines, your mail will reach its destination in plenty of time for the holidays.


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IT'S EASY. 

YOU CAN FIND A BLOOD DRIVE NEAR YOUR WORKPLACE or HOME HERE
JUST ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE.
 
Make this contribution and you'll sleep well knowing that you've given
of yourself to improve, or perhaps even save, another person's life.

Confirm days and times and learn more HERE or call 1-800-733-2767.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

VFW Post 2543 Plattsmouth
510 1st Avenue
Plattsmouth, NE

11:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Town Hall
623 House St
Avoca, NE

1 - 6:00 PM

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Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Fire Station
127 N 5th St
Plattsmouth, NE

11 AM - 5 PM

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Hiway 34
Plattsmouth, NE

8 AM - 2

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Friday, December 27, 2024

Louisville Senior Center
423 Elm St
Louisville, NE

9 AM - 3 PM

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

City Building
101 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE
Noon - 6 PM


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Scatter Joy Acres
(Cell) 402-578-6335
4107 Wavery Road
Murray, NE 68409

                  www.scatterjoyacres.org                  



2023 09 06 KIDS EATING 1

The Conestoga Backpack Program continues to furnish food to local families in need. The program serves the Murray, Nehawka, Union and Beaver Lake areas in southeast Nebraska, and will not turn anyone away.

Just by adding a few of the items listed below to your shopping list and picking them up, you'll be helping someone in a big way. Keep in mind that some of the children are very young and are possibly 'preparing' their own meals, so easy-to-open containers are a good option for little hands.

Canned soup
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Dry pasta
Spaghetti sauce
Dry soup mixes
Canned meat (chicken, tuna)
Boxed prepared meal kits (Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni)
Peanut butter
Jelly
Canned fruit and vegetables
Single-serve cereals

Also needed are hygienic supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, cotton swabs, tissues and toilet paper.

To make a monetary donation instead, a check made payable to 'CONESTOGA BACKPACK PROGRAM' may be mailed or deposited at Cornerstone Bank, 102 W Main St, Murray, NE 68409. 100% of all monies collected is used for food and hygienic supplies for the families.

To have the items picked up, call Jill at 402-660-3543 to make arrangements. As another alternative, you may drop them off at Cornerstone Bank in Murray or at their Beaver Lake location.

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you! 

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 YOUR HEAD WILL SPIN READING ABOUT ALL
THE EVENTS GOING ON in our NEIGHBORING TOWNS!

 

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2024 11 20 LOFTE Dickens


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2024 11 06 SPR parade tree lighting


2024 11 06 ASH holiday art walk


2024 11 06 ELM Fire EMT training



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2024 10 23 ELM CALC cross stitch


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2024 10 30 LSV Lib digital archives


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2024 10 23 MDK 3B Living Nativity


 

2024 10 23 LOGO NC Tour Commerce

NCTC PLANS HOLIDAY SHOPPING PROMOTIONS

Nebraska City Tourism & Promotions is once again partnering with local retailers to offer two holiday promotions to shoppers this season – “Shop Nebraska City First” and “Twelve Days of Christmas With Holli Day.”

“Shop Nebraska City First” was introduced in 2021 as a way to encourage shoppers to stay local when doing their holiday shopping. NCTC Executive Director Amy Allgood said the temptation to head to the big city to shop for Christmas gifts can be overwhelming this time of year.

“We know that 70% of every dollar spent locally stays local,” Allgood said. “Beyond the financial, shopping local benefits our neighbors and our community as a whole.”

This year “Shop Nebraska City First” starts November 11 and runs through December 1. With this promotion, for every $25 a shopper spends in a participating location, they will receive a Proof of Purchase voucher. Those vouchers are to be turned into Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce (806 1st Avenue) by the end of the day on Monday, December 2. On Tuesday, December 3, NCTC will go live on their Facebook page to draw winners for prize baskets provided by each of the participating locations. Last year, 17 local retailers participated in the promotion, and more than $62,000 in vouchers was collected at the end of the three-week event.

A complete list of participating retailers in the “Shop Nebraska City First” promotion will be announced on November 8.

The second holiday shopping promotion is “Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day.” This promotion is done almost entirely online.

“We premiered Holli in 2020 when people didn’t shop in person much due to COVID restrictions, but she’s been so popular that we keep bringing her back,” Allgood said.

On the twelve weekdays from December 5 through December 20, pictures of the NCTC Elf (Holli Day) visiting various businesses will be posted on the NCTC Facebook page. Each picture is accompanied by a short story and a question about that particular retailer. The public responds to the question in the Comments section and, at the end of each day, a random winner is chosen. That winner is invited to NCTC to select a customized snow globe fitted with a gift card.

A complete list of participating retailers in the “Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day” promotion will be announced on December 3.


 

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2024 10 09 UNION AMER LEGION AUX DONATION PLEA


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COME ON OVER!

This is the way country music started out, with acoustic instruments, before electricity.  People sat out on the lawn, on the porch, or in a friend’s house and played their instruments together.  Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.

2024 08 07 LOGO CCMT 1

211 Main Street
Louisville, NE

Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too!  Relax in nice air-conditoned comfort and take advantage of our concession stand, selling popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.

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*UPCOMING SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWS

* ALL SATURDAY SHOWS START at 7:30 PM

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November 23, 2024

Down Home Band

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AMPLIFIED JAM SESSIONS

 2nd Sunday each month
1-4 pm

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ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS

UPDATE, now on the last Sunday each month
1-4 pm


ALL  jam sessions, acoustic and electric,  are FREE & open to the public!

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For updates, watch the theater's website .

Bring your instruments, bring your voices or just sit in and listen!
Let's get together and have a good time!

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Email for more information: 
cornhuskercountrymusic@gmail.com or call Larry, 1-402-949-0668. 


LOUISVILLE CARE CENTER has new job positions!!!

We have OPEN Positions!

Click HERE to Apply Online

FT/PT/Casual CNA/CMA-Click Here to see Job Description

FT/PT/Casual LPN/RN-Click Here to see Job Description

FT/PT/Casual C.M.A or Medication Aid with C.N.A-Click Here to see Job Description

PT Transport Driver-Click Here to see Job Description

HERE IS WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

LCC offers free healthcare premiums for ALL our full time employees. Click Here to see Our Benefit Summary
Evening, night and weekend shift differentials.
Competative Wages! Inquire within for wage ranges.
Hire on bonus for C.N.A's, C.M.A's, RN's, LPN's and Personal Care Assistants. Click Here to see Hire on Bonus Policy
New Baylor Pay position for Certified Nursing Assistants.Click Here for Baylor Pay Policy
For Inquiries please call or email H.R. at ktrauernicht@lccne.com E.O.E


 
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PERENNIAL HAPPENINGS:
(PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO FIND OUT ABOUT ANY CHANGES.)
 
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PLATTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY:
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waynes firewood
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BRING YOUR KNITTING or CROCHETING PROJECTS to
SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY!
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2024 08 07 PLT CC Bingo
2024 08 07 SENCA transit schedule July June

2024 08 07 LSV food bank


 
 

 
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: (800) 652-1999.
For more information about child abuse and neglect reporting in Nebraska, visit the DHHS website at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Abuse.aspx.
Read more about it HERE.
(Credit the Nebraska Examiner, July 5, 2024) 
NO DRINKING
Al-Anon Family Groups are here to help in dealing with someone's drinking.
In-person and phone meetings are held weekly,
Mondays and Wednesdays, at noon, and Fridays at 5pm.
Hosanna Lutheran Church
700 S 18th St
Plattsmouth, NE
Come in person or attend by phone, call ing 605-562-8401, and enter access code 1239518#.
 
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NDVH
 
2016 09 21 VFW
 
2024 05 08 EGL Baileys Karaoke
2024 05 29 ELM C ARTS CNTR RENT
2024 07 10 NE VETERANS Dental Care
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Three ways to help KCCB

2024 01 03 PLT LEGION POST 56 Memorial Brick Recognition


 
2023 11 08 history book 1

Dear Readers,

We want to build an online history about Murray.
Please submit any information you might know about our town to start creating this project.

If you own a business, let us know when you started and any informaton about the building and/or business located there before yours. Do you know the little gray building, CJ's Hair Salon, on Main Street used to be an ice cream shop?  Do you also know that the Murray Christian Church used to be located just east of the Murray Repair Shop?  In the early 1900's Murray's Main Street was devastated by a fire.  Have you heard any information about that time that's been passed down from your ancestors?

You can also send information about your house - when it was built and any background about it. Was it one of the first homes in town? Is it haunted? What do you know about it?  There's a little house in town that used to be the old railroad depot!  Do you know where it is now, or that the old Murray Elementary School's mascot name was the Mustangs?  

Any information would be helpful. Please send photos, too, if available!  Photos should contain people's names and location and any other helpful information.  This should become a fun, educational and informative piece of history that will continue to grow, and one that we're all building together! Thanks for your help!

Email your information to:
Editor@MurrayNebraska.com

 


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LET'S GO 'THRIFTING' in OUR CASS COUNTY THRIFT STORES!

Save Money! Recycle! Help Your Cass County Communities!
HAVE FUN!

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BE THE LIGHT THRIFT & GIFT
202 West H St
Weeping Water, NE

PROCEEDS TOWARD SUICIDE PREVENTION

SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 5 ~ 7
WEDNESDAY: 2 ~ 7
THURSDAY: CLOSED
FRIDAY: CLOSED
SATURDAY: 9 ~ 4

*CLOSED ALL OF JANUARY & FEBRUARY

https://www.bethelight402.org/thrift-and-gift
https://www.facebook.com/Bethelightbethevoice/

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BITS & PIECES
158 N 4th
Elmwood, NE

SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 9 ~ 4
WEDNESDAY: 9 ~ Noon
THURSDAY: 9 ~ 4
FRIDAY: 9 ~ 5
SATURDAY: 9 ~ 4

402-994-5755

https://www.facebook.com/p/Bits-and-Pieces-and-More-Thrift-Store-100057192261002/

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HOPE'S CLOSET
109 Main St.
Louisville, NE 68037

SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: Noon ~ 4
WEDNESDAY: Noon ~ 4
THURSDAY: 10 ~ 4
FRIDAY: 10 ~ 4
SATURDAY: 10 ~ 4

402) 234-1444
https://www.facebook.com/hopesclosetlouisville/

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UNDER HIS WINGS
511 Main St.
Plattsmouth, NE

SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 10 ~ 5
WEDNESDAY: 10 ~ 5
THURSDAY: 10 ~ 5
FRIDAY: 10 ~ 5
SATURDAY: 10 ~ 2

(402) 802-7115
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054505718837

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MY NEIGHBOR'S CLOSET
(South end of parking lot at Church of the Holy Spirit)
500 S 18th St.
Plattsmouth, NE

SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY: CLOSED
*THURSDAY: 10 ~ 2
*FRIDAY: 10 ~ 2
*SATURDAY: 10 ~ 2
*No air conditioning, so we'll be open if not too hot!

402-296-3139

https://holyspiritplattsmouth.com/my-neighbors-closet/
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FOR the LOVE of JUNK
317 4th St
Murdock, NE 68407
OPEN: Usually Saturdays, 9 am ~ 4 pm, or by appointment only
402-297-1360


 

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2023 12 13 SPR LIBRARY Coffee Crosswords

2023 02 01 PLT LIB Bingo Flyers


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Elmwood Library Hours

Monday: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

We welcome all who love to read, whether you're from Elmwood, Murdock, or beyond! 

Come join us!

Easy Library Links

Online Card Catalog https://elmwoodpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.com/


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NEHAWKA, NEBRASKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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2022 09 28 ASH AMER LEG hall rental
 
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HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

The Union, NE American Legion Auxiliary Hall, 104 W Main St, is available for rental!
Reasonable rates for 4-8 hours
Full kitchen, carpeted dining hall, and all utilities.  

Easy to locate on Main Street.

Individuals have rented it for birthday parties,
showers, anniversaries, and funeral dinners.

For more information, or to reserve the Hall, call
Nancy Crook 402-263-2035.
(This is a landline with an answering machine, so leave a voice message, do not try to text.)


 

 
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PLATTSMOUTH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (P.A.R.C.)

KB0SMX

P.A.R.C. members get together Tuesday evenings at Plattsmouth's Burger King at 6 pm.

Monthly meetings the last Saturday of most months at Mom's Cafe in Plattsmouth, 8 am.  

(NO December monthly meeting.)  

Click HERE or on the radio antenna logo above to read the latest newsletter and calendar.

For more info, contact Roger Behrns, rb55930@windstream.net or call 402-234-6775.


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2019 01 02 NE VA SEAL 1

ATTENTION, VETERANS! 

Do you need assistance? We're here to help! 

Contact Cass County Veteran Service Officer

Email:  ccvso@cassne.org

Admin Assistant: Jacie Victor

(402) 296-9368
Fax: (402) 296-9369*

Email:  ccvsoadmin@cassne.org

Call for appointment! 402-296-9368

Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Closed noon to 1pm
 
346 Main St., Rm. 102
Plattsmouth, NE 68048


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2016 09 21 VFW


2014-05-28 Al-Anon


2016 09 21 Amer Job LOGO

2015 09 21 American Job Center

ARE YOU 55+

and

LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK?

The following is an employment opportunity available to older adults in Cass County.

Experience Works is a national, non-profit organization funded by the US Dept of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which assists people 55 and older in getting updated training to assist in returning to the workforce. This is a federally funded program and offers a no-cost employment service to older adults who qualify.
Once accepted into the program, individuals are placed in a training site in or near their community, where they gain on the job experience while working 20-21 hours/week at $8/hour.
We also help with skill assessments, computer training, resumes, cover letters, job search, etc.
The goal is that through the training and job search assistance we gain help older adults gain good jobs in or around their communities.

Stephanie MahonyEmployment and Training CoordinatorExperience Works, Inc.

1111 "O" Street Ste 205

American Job CenterLincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-441-1654Fax: 402-441-6038 

stephanie_mahony@experienceworks.org<;/a> 

Nebraska Toll-free Number: 1-877-314-7526


 

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HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NEWS TO THIS NEWSLETTER...

Below is a list of categories that we are happy to post, (at NO COST to you!), in the weekly Murray online newsletter:

Weddings
Engagements
Anniversary
Births
Letters to the Editor
Birthday Greeting
Upcoming Events
Cards of Thanks
Lost and Found
Obituaries
Recipes
Photos
and So Much More!


That's right! These are all items that can appear FREE of CHARGE in each Wednesday's Murray Newsletter and/or Calendar! All YOU have to do is send the information to us - it's that simple!

DEADLINE for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NOON on the preceding MONDAY.

There are 3 ways you can submit your articles:

1) You may call your information to 402-235-2926 and leave a voice mail with your name and phone number.

2) Email your story with your name, contact info and story, in plain text to:

editor@murraynebraska.com

Send photos in .jpg format, no larger than 495 pixels wide or photos and fliers in a .pdf, to the e-address above with your story in plain text.

3) Send items via the U.S. postal service to:

Editor, Murray Nebraska Website
201 N How Ave
Murray, NE  68409-8403

Be sure to allow enough time to be received by Monday! Also, when mailing items you'd like to get back, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone.

Again, you must have your name and contact information included with the information.

Thanks for helping to keep YOUR Murray Newsletter fresh and up-to-date!

www.MurrayNebraska.com

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