The town of Foyil, Oklahoma, soon will embark on improvements to Andy Payne Park -- best-known for its statue of Payne running -- off old Route 66 in the village. According to the Claremore Daily Progress newspaper in nearby Claremore: The improvements, budgeted at $11,000, will include three new picnic tables covered by a large … Continue reading Improvements coming to Andy Payne Park in Foyil
Author: Ron Warnick
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FitzGerald’s nightclub in Berwyn sells to local club veteran
The 40-year-old FitzGerald's nightclub, one of the most iconic music venues in the Chicago area, sold last week to a veteran Chicago restaurateur and club owner after it was on the market for 2 1/2 years. Will Duncan closed the deal Wednesday on the rock-and-roots club in the Route 66 town of Berwyn, Illinois, from … Continue reading FitzGerald’s nightclub in Berwyn sells to local club veteran
Brookshire Motel in Tulsa catches fire again
The closed Brookshire Motel caught fire for a second time in 13 months last week, adding doubt on whether the historic Route 66 motel ever will be restored. The northernmost wing of the motel caught fire Thursday night, probably by homeless vagrants who broke into the property and started a fire to keep warm. The … Continue reading Brookshire Motel in Tulsa catches fire again
French TV crew to film a segment on Route 66, Kingman next week
A French television crew will be in Kingman, Arizona, and on Route 66 to Seligman, Arizona, on Wednesday and Thursday to film a long-running program there. The program is "Echappees Belles" (translates to "Great Escapes") hosted by Sophie Jovillard. Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories of downtown Kingman will play a big role in the program. According to … Continue reading French TV crew to film a segment on Route 66, Kingman next week
Route 66 Road Ahead to hold annual meeting March 27-28 in Springfield, Missouri
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership will hold its annual board meeting on March 27-28 at Hotel Vandivort at 305 E. Walnut St. in downtown Springfield, Missouri. According to a news release this week from the partnership: Friday sessions will focus on reports from the various Working Groups, Advisory Groups and Task Forces. On Saturday … Continue reading Route 66 Road Ahead to hold annual meeting March 27-28 in Springfield, Missouri
Piney River Taproom opens in downtown Waynesville
Piney River Taproom, an offshoot of Piney River Brewing Co. in southern Missouri, opened a few days ago along Route 66 in downtown Waynesville, Missouri. Jax Welborn, whose Route 66 Art Gallery also is in Waynesville, stopped by and snapped a few photos of it on her Instagram account: View this post on Instagram Today, … Continue reading Piney River Taproom opens in downtown Waynesville
Latest RoadTripOK video focuses on Weatherford, Hinton
The gang behind the RoadTripOK video series uploaded its latest offering Wednesday that concentrates on three attractions in Hinton or the Route 66 town of Weatherford. The three places shown are: Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park, HintonGloria's Kitchen, HintonStafford Air and Space Museum, Weatherford Here's the video: https://youtu.be/5LYQVg4FQpU Oklahoma Tourism and Broken Arrow-based Retrospec Films … Continue reading Latest RoadTripOK video focuses on Weatherford, Hinton
Bob Mullen, creator of Bob’s Gasoline Alley, dies at 67
Bob Mullen, who parlayed his massive collection of gas-station and other old-time memorabilia into Bob's Gasoline Alley for about 20 years near Cuba, Missouri, died suddenly at his home Sunday night. He was 67. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 7057 Old 66, in Cuba. The funeral will … Continue reading Bob Mullen, creator of Bob’s Gasoline Alley, dies at 67
Redneck Nutz going into Uranus
Louie Keen, owner of Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in St. Robert, Missouri, announced he acquired Redneck Nutz of Springfield, Missouri, and is moving its operations there. Appropriately enough, both places have their roots on old Route 66. Redneck Nutz confirmed the deal in a post on its Facebook page: Keen also revealed the … Continue reading Redneck Nutz going into Uranus
Afton Station in Afton is up for sale again
The landmark Afton Station in Afton, Oklahoma, is on the market again after being sold at auction less than a year ago. A sharp-eyed Route 66 enthusiast noticed the property recently listed on Facebook Marketplace by Teresa McCoin. Contacted via Facebook Messenger, McCoin stated she wanted $174,000 for it but would consider renting out the … Continue reading Afton Station in Afton is up for sale again