Waynesville candy shop’s promotion leads to controversy and publicity

Today, the Route 66 Candy Shoppe in Waynesville, Mo., will give free fudge to any customer who weighs 300 pounds to mark Fat Tuesday. KSPR-TV in Springfield, Mo., (video is at the link) reported it as a stunt -- and reported a bit of a controversy: The owners say it's a fun, light hearted way … Continue reading Waynesville candy shop’s promotion leads to controversy and publicity

A sweet old look to a new Waynesville building

This article was going to be primarily about a new candy shop in downtown Waynesville, Mo. More on that later. But first, it's intriguing how the shop's landlord transformed a vacant lot with a new building that manages to sport an attractive but old-fashioned look. It is Roubidoux Square at 115 N. Benton St. (map … Continue reading A sweet old look to a new Waynesville building

Severe flooding strikes Waynesville

The Route 66 town of Waynesville, Mo., suffered widespread property damage and at least one death Tuesday after torrential rains led to flash flooding, according to The Associated Press, the Waynesville Daily Guide and other media reports. A summary of what happened: At least seven inches of rain fell in nearby Fort Leonard Wood, but up … Continue reading Severe flooding strikes Waynesville