In what's become a welcome Christmas tradition here, Frank and Lynne Kocevar have created their 11th annual holiday video. The Kocevars previously owned Historic Seligman Sundries along Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona. https://vimeo.com/490531116 One change in this year's video that Frank passes along: "Lynne would not let me sing this year." ---
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Glaida Funk, the matriarch at Funks Grove Maple Sirup, dies at age 94
Glaida Funk, the longtime matriarch of the landmark Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup near Funks Grove, Illinois, died Friday. She was 94. The Bloomington Pantagraph in nearby Bloomington posted a death notice, but arrangements were incomplete Sunday night at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. We'll post more information when it becomes available. Terri … Continue reading Glaida Funk, the matriarch at Funks Grove Maple Sirup, dies at age 94
Nonprofit turning parking lot into a teardrop trailer campground called Revive 66
The Gathering Tree, a nonprofit organization that runs the Eden Village tiny home communities for the homeless in Springfield, Missouri, has opened a Revive 66 Campground in that city stocked with tiny teardrop trailers available for rent. Nate Schlueter of the Gathering Tree said the organization bought the property in the spring and accelerated its plans to … Continue reading Nonprofit turning parking lot into a teardrop trailer campground called Revive 66
New initiative aims to help women business owners on Route 66
The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership over the weekend announced the launch of its Route 66 Extraordinary Women Initiative that seeks to aid women business owners on the historic highway in the run-up to Route 66's centennial in 2026. According to a news release from the partnership: The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Initiative empowers women … Continue reading New initiative aims to help women business owners on Route 66
Country music legend Charley Pride dies at 86
Charley Pride, the first black superstar in country music, died in Dallas of COVID-19 complications Saturday, his publicist reported. He was 86. We'll let others write obituaries -- including this excellent one from Music City -- about Pride's wonderful and groundbreaking career. But longtime Route 66 fans undoubtedly know that one of his biggest hits, … Continue reading Country music legend Charley Pride dies at 86
Historic bridge sits a short distance from Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in Warwick
When a longtime Route 66 researcher discovers a historic gem just a short distance from the route, that tends to get your attention. Jerry McClanahan, Route 66 artist and author or co-author of the "Here It Is!" map series and "EZ66 Guide for Travelers" (Amazon links), posted this photo of his classic car on the … Continue reading Historic bridge sits a short distance from Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in Warwick
Jerry White, co-operator of Whitehall Merchantile in Halltown, dies at 87
Jerry White, who co-operated Whitehall Mercantile along Route 66 in Halltown, Missouri, for many years, died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital in nearby Springfield. He was 87. Jerry White Jerry's wife, Thelma, not only owned the business in Halltown but both were charter members of the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Thelma died in 2010 after … Continue reading Jerry White, co-operator of Whitehall Merchantile in Halltown, dies at 87
Lowell Davis’ widow pledges to preserve his portion of Red Oak II
Rose Davis, the widow of Red Oak II creator Lowell Davis, told a local television station she would do her best to preserve a portion of her late husband's complex near Carthage, Missouri. KY3 of nearby Springfield, Missouri, recently interviewed her after Lowell died at age 83 earlier this month. Here are the key elements … Continue reading Lowell Davis’ widow pledges to preserve his portion of Red Oak II
Barb Adkins, manager of Route 66 Visitors Center in Bloomington, dies at 61
Barb Adkins, a former deputy city manager and civil rights crusader who managed the Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 visitors center in downtown Bloomington, Illinois, after her retirement, died Saturday. She was 61. Adkins was there when the visitors center opened in 2015 and had 300 visitors in its first three hours: "We're very pleased," … Continue reading Barb Adkins, manager of Route 66 Visitors Center in Bloomington, dies at 61
RoadTripOK crew posts finale of its 52-week video series
The RoadTripOK crew this week posted its final video from a yearlong weekly series of attractions in Oklahoma, including several along Route 66. Two of the destinations are in the Route 66 town of Oklahoma City: the Oklahoma State Capitol Tourism Information Center, which has many Oklahoma travel souvenirs and free travel brochures and maps, … Continue reading RoadTripOK crew posts finale of its 52-week video series