Many of you probably have noticed a sudden change in the look at this site. I'm surprised about it, too. Apparently it's a problem at a number of WordPress.com sites. I've contacted WordPress.com about the snag, and it's hoped it will be resolved soon. At least it isn't hurting the functionality of Route 66 News.
Route 66 is also a musical group
From the Windy City, there is an a female, a cappella, "corporate entertainment" quartet that calls itself Route 66. Route 66 reminds me of the Andrews Sisters, but it also sings more contemporary pop songs such as Queen, James Taylor and Creedence Clearwater Revival (Mp3 samples of Route 66's songs are here). I didn't see … Continue reading Route 66 is also a musical group
Domain address added
In the past day or so, I snatched up another domain name that directs Internet surfers to this site. Not only does the long-established Route66News.org direct you to here, but so does Route66News.com. Other than that change, you'll still get news from the Mother Road nearly every day, as usual.
High winds knock off part of Rialto Theatre sign
Nasty wind gusts Sunday afternoon knocked off part of the decorative scrollwork of the main sign of the Rialto Square Theatre, located on Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., reported the Herald-News. Fortunately, no one was hurt when the sign chunk came crashing down, although an adjacent street was closed. Workers were already busy repairing the … Continue reading High winds knock off part of Rialto Theatre sign
Tractor tippin’ or Combine Ranch?
It appears to be a mix of both, actually. Richard Etchells recently posted these photos on the Route 66 yahoogroup of what appear to be harvesters planted into the ground at an angle. This is a few miles south of Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas. It appears to be a homage to the "tractor tippin'" … Continue reading Tractor tippin’ or Combine Ranch?
More money for The Mick
A recent banquet in Commerce, Okla., to raise money for a statue and other attractions paying tribute to native son and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Mickey Mantle cleared about $12,000 in profit, reported the Miami (Okla.) News-Record. More than 350 people attended the event. I'm certain the appearance of Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins drew a … Continue reading More money for The Mick
Bobby Troup sings “Route 66”
I've posted a few dozen versions of "Route 66" on this Web site. But this is the first I've posted by the composer of "Route 66" himself, Bobby Troup. Here he is in 1964, showing his jazz chops on piano during a segment of "The Julie London Show."
Historic Dwight service station is restored
The Ambler's Texaco Station in the Route 66 town of Dwight, Ill., has been restored to its 1940s appearance, reports the Morris (Ill.) Daily Herald. Part of the restoration was covered by a cost-share grant from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. A plaque from the National Park Service commemorating the restoration will be dedicated … Continue reading Historic Dwight service station is restored
Uranium Cafe closes
The Uranium Cafe, a Route 66 landmark in Grants, N.M., with a classic neon sign, closed about a month ago, according to a Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman. The latest incarnation of the restaurant lasted about a year. It called itself Five Brothers Uranium Cafe. The previous owner for a number of years sold … Continue reading Uranium Cafe closes
Kingman makes top 100 cities list for first time
The Route 66 town of Kingman, Ariz., made the final cut in Relocate America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2007. Here's the criteria: Throughout the calendar year, we accept nominations for cities & towns throughout the country to be considered as a "great place to live". The nominating parties must include their own reasons … Continue reading Kingman makes top 100 cities list for first time