The Lebanon-Laclede County Library in Lebanon, Mo., has found someone to run its Route 66-themed gift shop, according to the Lebanon Daily Record.
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.
Retracing Andy Payne’s footsteps
I found this story in the Hillsboro Free Press of Hillsboro, Kan., about a man who wrote a book about Oklahoma transcontinental runner Andy Payne. The author, Randy Ellis of Sapulpa, Okla., will speak on Nov. 21 in Tabor Collage. "I really enjoy telling about a fascinating piece of history: a transcontinental running race that … Continue reading Retracing Andy Payne’s footsteps
A road trip to think things over
It really stinks to read about the closing of yet another independent bookstore. Yet there's this silver lining after Dean and Susan Avery shutter Ariel Booksellers in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: After the store closes, the couple plans to drive Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif., stopping at independent bookstores along the way. Susan Avery … Continue reading A road trip to think things over
From Barstow to Needles …
... author Susan A. Palmer has posted another chapter about her trip on California's Route 66.
Two Guns, Arizona
The Arizona Daily Sun has printed an excellent article about the history of the colorful and cursed Two Guns, Ariz., along old Route 66.
New “Cars” trailer
I heard a rumor that Pixar Studios has a new trailer for its Route 66-themed animated film, "Cars," which will be in theaters in June 2006. I found it.You can view it here.Watch it, pronto, before the Pixar boys make 'em take it down.
Splish, splash
Here's a strange coincidence: Two communites along Route 66, hundreds of miles apart, are thinking of building similar Route 66-themed attractions in city parks.The Cathage Press reports that a city committee for Carthage, Mo., is proposing a new water park. At the same time, the Pontiac Daily Leader is reporting that Pontiac, Ill., is mulling over … Continue reading Splish, splash
Pain Connection walker report
Dennis Kinch, who is walking the length of Route 66 to raise awareness for the National Pain Foundation, was interviewed by the Rolla Daily News. Here is the report.
A wayback machine to L.A.
Los Angeles Time Machines contains detailed listings and many pictures of bars, restaurants, movie palaces and motel signs in the Los Angeles region from the 1930s, '40s, '50s and '60s, including those on Route 66. Beware: You might find yourself surfing this site for hours.This one's going onto the links page. Hat tip to Tellurian … Continue reading A wayback machine to L.A.
Albuquerque approves revitalization plan
New Mexico Business Weekly has the story. Here are the interesting excerpts: An online version of the plan on the city's Web site says the goal is "to create a place that is identifiable for its unique Route 66 character, which can be a livable, walkable, mixed-use, vibrant economic and residential part of Albuquerque." In … Continue reading Albuquerque approves revitalization plan