Brehm Communications has announced it will launch a new lifestyle magazine, Desert Currents, in February, the Mojave Daily News reported. From the Havasupai people and their rich history to remarkable stops along Route 66, the best hamburger in the Tri-state to a new take on a traditional holiday pie recipe, massage therapists to heart health, … Continue reading Mojave Desert magazine to launch in February
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Firm chosen to restore De Anza motel
Big news out of Albuquerque: The city has chosen a developer to renovate the historic De Anza Motor Lodge on Route 66 (shown above in a vintage postcard), according to the New Mexico Business Weekly. The city purchased the motel three years ago for $1 million in the hopes a developer would come in and … Continue reading Firm chosen to restore De Anza motel
Historic and — so far — unused
The former Illinois State Police District 6 headquarters, a unique gun-shaped building built in 1941 on Route 66 near Pontiac, likely will receive a designation on the National Register of Historic Places, reports the Bloomington Pantagraph. But the future of the building is uncertain. It sits unused now, as it has plumbing and roof problems. … Continue reading Historic and — so far — unused
The Mill — then, now and in the future
Geoff Ladd of the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County was kind enough to send some photos of The Mill, a long-neglected restaurant and tavern on Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., that eventually will be shored up. Here's what The Mill looked like in 1946: Here's what is looks like now: Here's an artist's … Continue reading The Mill — then, now and in the future
Both versions of “Life is a Highway”
Here is Rascal Flatts' current version of "Life is a Highway," featured in the "Cars" movie. Here is Tom Cochran's original, which was a Top 10 hit in 1992: Which do you like better?
Filmmaker Robert Altman dies
Robert Altman, 81, who died Monday, is best-known for directing "M*A*S*H," "Nashville," "The Player" and "Short Cuts." But he also learned the trade by directing a few episodes of the "Route 66" television show. Quite a few other young, talented people in Hollywood cut their teeth there as well. A complete obituary is here.
PlayStation2 game includes a Route 66 cruise
According to this news release, Activision has produced a new PlayStation2 game called Harley-Davidson Race to the Rally, which allows even non-motorcycle riders to experience the open road in a Hog. Here are the features: Harley-Davidson®: Race to the Rally takes gamers from coast to coast across America exploring classic rides centric to "Harley-Davidson" and … Continue reading PlayStation2 game includes a Route 66 cruise
More details on Metro Diner’s imminent closing
I talked today to Jim Rowenhorst, owner of the Metro Diner at 3001 E. 11th St. in Tulsa, which is closing and will be eventually demolished to make way for a new University of Tulsa entrance. The diner is closing after the regular 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift on Nov. 26. The restaurant … Continue reading More details on Metro Diner’s imminent closing
The Mill preservation group asks for help
Today, I received a news release from the fledgling Route 66 Heritage Foundation of Lincoln County in Illinois about its efforts to acquire and renovate the long-neglected The Mill restaurant/tavern on Route 66 in Lincoln. Most of the details about The Mill saga in recent weeks have already been reported here. However, the news release … Continue reading The Mill preservation group asks for help
Calendar of events being updated
Although this will be an ongoing project through at least January, I've already started to update the Calendar of Events tab at the top of this Web site. I've already placed a bunch of 2007 events there. If you know of a Route 66-type festival in your town, e-mail me at route66news@yahoo.com.