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PATRIOT DAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
is to honor and remember those lives lost in the terrorist attacks in the United States on this day in 2001. This day is also to remember the sacrifices of all the first responders, and the undying strength to carry on and persevere by the American citizens after such a horrific, tragic occurrence.
We will never forget! 

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DRUG TAKE-BACK PROGRAM CUT

If you've been a responsible citizen, you've made use of the drug take-back programs available through pharmacies over the past few years. The NPA, Nebraska Pharmacists Association, reports that approximately 280,000 pounds of medication have been disposed of through the program in the past decade. You safely disposed of unused and expired drugs from your medicine cabinet, without flushing them down and into our ground water system, avoiding environmental contamination.  Good job!  Well, guess what. You'll no longer be able to do that.

The NPA received notice in August that the grant they usually received to fund the program in the past has been denied, even though the budget had already been approved for the program's next two years of drug collections.

A representative from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services told KETV that "The Pharmacist Association’s drug disposal program was initially piloted with Environmental Trust Funds and shifted to federal funds and then to General Funds.

The NPA said it is continuing to fight for funding but said it was told there is no appeal process.

The report also says, "Safe drug disposal will be available on the DEA's National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 25."  However, as of this writing, September 8, 2025, I could not find any locations less than 100 miles of the Murray, NE area.  So check it occasionally and maybe eventually a collection point will show up closer to home.

So now what? In the meantime, I suggest that your unused, outdated drugs be safely stored under lock and key until a new program takes hold. Cross your fingers that the time comes soon.

Just another example of a great program 'going down the drain'.

PZ  (Summarized from the Nebraska Examiner and KETV Channel 7. Read more HERE.)

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LOOKING for a SWEET TREAT for YOURSELF or SOMEONE SPECIAL?  LOOK NO FURTHER THAN BROWN FLORAL in PLATTSMOUTH.  THEY HAVE LOTS of DIFFERENT FLAVORS of FUDGE, EVEN CHEESECAKE! 

CHECK IT OUT!

 

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Safe digging is everyone's responsibility.

Striking a buried utility line can:
Disrupt utility services
Be costly to repair
Cause serious injury or death

Call 811 before digging to stay safe and protect your community.
Respect the marks and dig carefully around utility lines.
It’s free, safe and required by law!

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NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE VOTES TO PASS
NEW SPEEDING LAWS IN EFFECT NOW

60-682.01.

Speed limit violations; fines.

(1) Any person who operates a vehicle in violation of any maximum speed limit established for any highway or freeway is guilty of a traffic infraction.

(2) Upon conviction for a violation of this section, a person shall be fined:

(a) Fifty dollars for traveling one to five miles per hour over the authorized speed limit;

(b) Seventy-five dollars for traveling over five miles per hour but not over ten miles per hour over the authorized speed limit;

(c) One hundred twenty-five dollars for traveling over ten miles per hour but not over fifteen miles per hour over the authorized speed limit;

(d) Two hundred dollars for traveling over fifteen miles per hour but not over twenty miles per hour over the authorized speed limit;

(e) Three hundred dollars for traveling over twenty miles per hour but not over thirty-five miles per hour over the authorized speed limit; and

(f) Four hundred dollars for traveling over thirty-five miles per hour over the authorized speed limit.

(3) The fines prescribed in subsection (2) of this section shall be doubled if the violation occurs within a maintenance, repair, or construction zone established pursuant to section 60-6,188. For purposes of this subsection, maintenance, repair, or construction zone means (a)(i) the portion of a highway identified by posted or moving signs as being under maintenance, repair, or construction or (ii) the portion of a highway identified by maintenance, repair, or construction zone speed limit signs displayed pursuant to section 60-6,188 and (b) within such portion of a highway where road construction workers are present. The maintenance, repair, or construction zone starts at the location of the first sign identifying the maintenance, repair, or construction zone and continues until a posted or moving sign indicates that the maintenance, repair, or construction zone has ended.

(4) The fines prescribed in subsection (2) of this section shall be doubled if the violation occurs within a school crossing zone as defined in section 60-658.01.

Source
Laws 1996, LB 901, § 11;
Laws 1997, LB 91, § 4;
Laws 2008, LB621, § 2;
Laws 2009, LB111, § 1;
Laws 2025, LB530, § 26.

Read more HERE.

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BLACK HILLS ENERGY

Enroll to keep your natural gas rate from fluctuating.

You will not be automatically re-enrolled in the plan, if you did so last year.  So, if you’d like to take advantage of paying the same rate for your natural gas for another 12 months, you'll need to re-enroll.

Space is limited. Registration will remain open until Oct. 6, or until 13,000 customers have signed up — whichever comes first.

Click on the bonfire above to enroll today and lock in your rate!

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East Cass Pioneer Cemetery District Board (ECPCD) meeting dates for 2025:

October 13

7 pm

Town Hall
106 Main Street
Murray, NE

Public is welcome to attend.

FROM KEEP CASS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL

Do you know...

The average American uses 365 plastic bags a year in the United States, one bag PER person PER day!
Sadly most of these bags, even if recycled, don't actually get recycled. Paper bags take even more energy to create and cause deforestation even though they're biodegradable.

You can have a HUGE impact over a lifetime choosing reusable each time you shop. Over the course of a 75 year lifespan, you could save 27,375 bags from entering our environment as pollution and/or litter.

Some other interesting & important facts about plastic bags:

-The oil is takes to make 14 plastic bags is the equivalent of driving 1 mile

-Plastic is laced with toxins like endocrine disruptors, carcinogens (cancer causing agent) and other chemicals

-Americans use 365 bags a year in comparison to Denmark who uses approximately 4 bags per year

-By 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish

-There is a garbage patch twice the size of Texas currently floating around the Pacific Ocean killing millions of sea creatures each year

-34% of turtles found dead have ingested Plastic

-Plastic bags never really go away, they take hundreds to thousands of years to biodegrade and bags pollute our soil, water and air with microplastics when they "break down."

Next time you shop, use your "No thank you" and opt for NO PLASTIC!

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NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS RECYCLE EVENT 

 

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SOMEWHERE, SOMEONE NEEDS YOUR BLOOD!

Grab some friends and schedule your blood, platelet or AB Elite plasma donation today.

Critical Need for Blood Donors!

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Elmwood, Nebraska's Community Center is open to all ages Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lunch meals are served at noon for $6 and may be dine-in or carry-out, or $7 for delivery (to local addresses).
Please call, (402) 994-2145, at any time to make arrangements for lunch NO LATER THAN 9:30 on the day of your meal.

The facility is available for rental to the public. "Like" our Facebook page to keep up with all of our events!

Elmwood, NE Community Center Phone & Address:
144 N 4th St, Elmwood, NE 68349
(402) 994-2145

211 Main Street
Louisville, NE

$7 at the door;  Kids 12 & under, FREE!

UPCOMING:

Second Sundays – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Fourth Sundays – Acoustic Only Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)

Bring your instruments and enjoy an afternoon of great music and good company!
Click the theater flyer above or HERE to read the latest CCMT news.
Call 402-949-0668 with any questions.

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Our 21st annual pumpkin patch season opens Sat. Sept. 20.

Same great price any day you visit, $10/person (+tax). Free for ages 2 & under, and its still free to come shop the barn or visit the cafe. See www.bloompumpkinpatch.com for more details, special events and field trip information.

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Bidding online only >>

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UNION ORCHARD EVENT CALENDAR

Located at 2405 US-75, Union, NE
(Pavilion is ADA accessible.)

September 19~21st APPLEJACK

September 27~28 Taste of APPLEJACK

Call Union Orchard, 402-263-4845, with any questions.

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Head to Bailey’s Local in Eagle, NE for delicious Nachos,
camaraderie and beverages!
(Full menu available.) Sign up for the Free Bike Give - away!

The MoPac East Trail gets you there! map
Join the group on Facebook.
From Lincoln’s Trailhead at 84th & N Hazelwood (10 miles)
From Walton Trailhead (7.5 miles)
From Elmwood, east to Eagle (8.3 miles)
From Wabash Trailhead (11.3 miles)

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Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org

And download foster application!

Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.

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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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www.OmahaRoofing.pro

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(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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