The nearly century-old Minerva Candy Co. in downtown Webb City, Missouri, recently reopened after a years-long hiatus. Charles and Malinda Spencer, formerly of Lee's Summit, Missouri, reopened the store in April at 12 S. Main St. as Spencers' Sweet Call at Minerva, reported the Ozarks Alive website. Complete with blue and white tiles, warm woodwork … Continue reading Minerva Candy Co. in Webb City reopens after long hiatus
Enhanced Tour added to Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore
The Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, Oklahoma, recently added a multimedia Enhanced Tour as part of its offerings that pay tribute to the famed humorist, actor and writer. The Tulsa World newspaper reported how local history buff Brandi Glasscock took in the tour: Glasscock and her family got to hear the voice of Michael Wallis, … Continue reading Enhanced Tour added to Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore
App developer offers opportunity to Route 66 groups, businesses
The developers of the Route 66 Navigation app plan in July to have a stand at a huge Harley-Davidson event in the Czech Republic, and it's offering a free chance for Route 66 groups and businesses to be a part of it. The Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary party is slated for July 5-8 in Prague, Czech … Continue reading App developer offers opportunity to Route 66 groups, businesses
Groups to consider plan for Red Cedar Inn building
Three service groups are meeting to form a plan for the now-vacant Red Cedar Inn building along Route 66 in Pacific, Missouri. The Washington Missourian reported that representatives from the City Tourism Commission, Meramec Valley History Museum and Genealogy Society will meet to discuss uses for the building. Former mayor Jeff Titter, Tourism Commission President Dennis Oliver … Continue reading Groups to consider plan for Red Cedar Inn building
Tulsa Route 66 Commission starts to get serious with its tasks
The Tulsa Route 66 Commission has met for nearly two years, but the proverbial rubber is meeting the Mother Road with the panel close to finishing its first budget. The panel's funding of $262,500 in Vision sales-tax money begins in fiscal year 2019, which means the group must allocate the money by July 1. According … Continue reading Tulsa Route 66 Commission starts to get serious with its tasks
Mustang enthusiasts plan Route 66 tour with Bullitt prototypes
The Ford Motor Co., Team Mustang, Ford Performance and HoonDog Performance Group (HPG) are planning a Chicago-to-Los Angeles trip on Route 66 that will include two 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt prototype cars on display. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Bullitt, the groups will drive Route 66 westward from May 25 to June 3. According … Continue reading Mustang enthusiasts plan Route 66 tour with Bullitt prototypes
Route 66 signs among Preservation Oklahoma’s Most Endangered list
Route 66 signs throughout Oklahoma were among the places included in the annual Most Endangered Historic Places list by Preservation Oklahoma. The list was announced Monday in Oklahoma City. The organization said about the list: Since 1993, Preservation Oklahoma has recognized historic sites across the state at risk of demolition or deterioration, raising awareness of … Continue reading Route 66 signs among Preservation Oklahoma’s Most Endangered list
Adam the Woo visits Cars Land after Route 66 trip
After 12 days on Route 66, popular videoblogger Adam the Woo decided it was a good time to visit the Mother Road-inspired Cars Land near his home base of Anaheim, California. "It just made sense to go to Disney California Adventure to visit Cars Land while Route 66 was fresh in my head," he wrote … Continue reading Adam the Woo visits Cars Land after Route 66 trip
Ann’s Bakery in Tulsa to close in late July
Ann's Bakery, which has operated on the older alignment of Route 66 in Tulsa since 1940, will close at the end of July. Shannon Harris, granddaughter of the bakery's founders, told the Tulsa World about its impending closure. “We love our customers and the bakery and how everybody supported us, but it is time to … Continue reading Ann’s Bakery in Tulsa to close in late July
Route 66 Bikeway in Illinois lands grant for extension
The Historic Route 66 Bikeway in McLean County, Illinois, this week won a $1.92 million grant from an Illinois Department of Transportation program to extend the bicycle path another 1.1 miles. According to a document from the agency, the grant aims to extend the bikeway from south of Shirley, Illinois, to Funks Grove, Illinois. The the … Continue reading Route 66 Bikeway in Illinois lands grant for extension