The husband of a Pennsylvania woman who instantly became a millionaire because she won a Publishers Clearing House prize said they would travel Route 66 in the wake of having all that extra money. Jo-Ann Snyder, 72, of Wilkes-Barre Township, on Friday won Publishers Clearing House's $5,000 A Week “Forever” Prize — $5,000 a week for … Continue reading Publishers Clearing House winner plans to travel Route 66
Texas approves Route 66 license plate
The state of Texas this month approved a Route 66 specialty license plate, and proceeds from its sale will support a Route 66 association in the Lone Star State. According to KTRE-TV, in Lufkin, Texas: The Route 66 design, by My Plates, will include a Texas US.66 road sign and will include the signature Route … Continue reading Texas approves Route 66 license plate
City, state to investigate Albuquerque Rapid Transit
The city of Albuquerque and state of New Mexico this week announced separate investigations into the city's controversial and troubled Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus system. The Albuquerque Journal reported late Wednesday the city's inspector general recently began a review of processes, funding and procedures with in the project. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reported Thursday the state's auditor … Continue reading City, state to investigate Albuquerque Rapid Transit
Tulsa takes first step to Route 66 neon sign district
After years of talk about the idea, the Tulsa city council this week finally began a process to set up new zoning rules along Route 66 that will allow bigger neon signs than what codes now allow. Tulsa Public Radio reported: The council has initiated a zoning code overlay to relax sign regulations along the … Continue reading Tulsa takes first step to Route 66 neon sign district
Long to-do list for Route 66: The Road Ahead group
The Route 66: The Road Ahead Partnership exited its second annual board of directors meeting Feb. 15-17 in Tulsa with a lengthy to-do list -- including a Route 66 navigational app and funding for preservation project -- for the months ahead. In addition to approving a 2018 budget and a five-year budget, the group approved … Continue reading Long to-do list for Route 66: The Road Ahead group
Owl Court in Oklahoma City changes owners
A group of investors has acquired the historic Owl Court motel in Oklahoma City and pledges to revive the property into at least one new business. The Oklahoman reported the group thinks the area, known as the town of Britton before being annexed into Oklahoma City during the 1950s, is ripe for revival: Owl Court … Continue reading Owl Court in Oklahoma City changes owners
Website for ROUTE Magazine goes live
The official website for the fledgling ROUTE Magazine went live Wednesday, a few weeks after print copies of the Route 66-focused magazine arrived in Barnes & Noble bookstores and some motels along the Mother Road. The website is offering print subscriptions for U.S. and Canada readers. Rates are $55 for the U.S. and $72 … Continue reading Website for ROUTE Magazine goes live
Fire destroys Sirloin Stockade in Rolla
A fire Tuesday night destroyed the Sirloin Stockade restaurant on Route 66 on the west side of Rolla, Missouri. Rolla Fire Chief Ron Smith told the Salem News the building was a total loss. He said an official from the Missouri fire marshal's office will investigate. The flames created a spectacle on the south side … Continue reading Fire destroys Sirloin Stockade in Rolla
Mule Trading Post changes hands, undergoes renovations
The Mule Trading Post east of Rolla, Missouri, recently changed owners, and the new caretakers are renovating it for the next few weeks but keeping it open. In a Facebook post in early January, the Route 66 business stated: Hello everyone! The Mule Trading Post has sold to new owners and big changes are coming! … Continue reading Mule Trading Post changes hands, undergoes renovations
Scotland feels the marketing power of Route 66
In February 2015, the North Highland Initiative launched a campaign to lure more tourists to Scotland's North Coast 500, a circular route that begins and ends at Inverness Castle. In early press coverage, the road was called "Scotland's answer to Route 66," and the group -- and dozens of other newspapers -- latched on to … Continue reading Scotland feels the marketing power of Route 66