Several weeks ago, we learned the embattled millionaire Stanley Marsh 3 no longer owns the famous Cadillac Ranch art installation off Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas. On Sunday, an in-depth report by the Amarillo-Globe News indicates Marsh may have lost ownership of Cadillac Ranch in 2011. The newspaper reported that Marsh's wealth is caught in a … Continue reading Stanley Marsh 3 may have lost Cadillac Ranch some time ago
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Midewin Tallgrass Prairie may reintroduce buffalo
The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, located off Route 66 near Chicago, may reintroduce native bison there as early as December, reported the United States Department of Agriculture blog. The blog said the park may bring in 20 to 30 of the buffalo, which once roamed the Plains by the millions less than two centuries ago. … Continue reading Midewin Tallgrass Prairie may reintroduce buffalo
Bomb found in Santa Rosa’s Blue Hole
(Note: This was supposed to be published about a week ago, but it inexplicably went into draft mode.) A bomb found deep in the waters of the legendary Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, N.M., was safety recovered and dismantled Thursday, according to varying reports. The person who found the bomb was the publisher of the … Continue reading Bomb found in Santa Rosa’s Blue Hole
More Route 66 murals coming to Joplin
Alth0ugh one decorative mural on Route 66 in Joplin, Mo., was announced recently, at least three more are in the pipeline, reported the Joplin Globe. Here are the murals that will probably be created in the coming months: Phoenix Fired Art is creating a large ceramic mural, "Rise of the Phoenix," at the corner of … Continue reading More Route 66 murals coming to Joplin
Video about Tulsa’s Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
The City of Tulsa produced this video about the city's section of Route 66 and Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. The clip concentrates on the recent installation of the "East Meets West" statues: https://youtu.be/3381Gg3Aa3U
Dedication of Odell Station miniature
"Roamin' Rich" Dinkela produced this video of the recent dedication ceremony of Willem Bor's newly created miniature replica of Odell Station. The miniature is housed at the Pontiac Oakland Museum in Pontiac, Ill. https://youtu.be/pNzqoUd6ZaY Bor, a native of the Netherlands, has created several miniature replicas of Route 66 landmarks.
Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
A grand jury issued six indictments alleging sexual abuse of children against Cadillac Ranch patriarch Stanley Marsh 3, the Amarillo Globe-News reported Thursday. The newspaper says the indictments include four new victims. Marsh 3, 75, was indicted on eight counts of sexual performance by a child, four counts of sexual assault of a child and … Continue reading Indictments against Stanley Marsh 3 include four new victims
The story behind Giganticus Headicus
Those who have driven old Route 66 north of Kingman, Ariz., have spotted by the roadside a large green statue that resembles a cross between a tiki god and one of Easter Island's monoliths. The 14-foot-tall statue is called Giganticus Headicus, and it's the brainchild of Gregg Arnold at the old Kozy Korner trailer park … Continue reading The story behind Giganticus Headicus
Grand jury will review sex-abuse charges against Cadillac Ranch patriarch
A county grand jury next week will hear the 11 sex-related charges against Amarillo millionaire Stanley Marsh 3, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. Marsh is best-known as patriarch of the Cadillac Ranch art installation off Route 66 near Amarillo. Lubbock County District Attorney Matt Powell said Friday he plans to take six counts of sexual assault … Continue reading Grand jury will review sex-abuse charges against Cadillac Ranch patriarch
Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66
The Joplin Globe yesterday published a touching story about sixth-grader Andy Shepherd getting a big dose of Mother Road hospitality as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Andy has suffered from cerebral palsy since infancy. Despite a grim prognosis and numerous surgeries, he's continued to develop cognitively more than anticipated. Andy wanted to meet the real-life inspiration … Continue reading Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66