The city of Lebanon, Missouri, has given the green light for a local ministry to convert the closed Forest Manor Motel into a homeless shelter. However, a few neighboring Route 66 businesses have voice concerns about the project. KOLR-TV produced this even-handed segment about Mike Duran's project for Ministers of Fire: Here's one of the … Continue reading Neighbors fret over homeless shelter at Route 66 motel in Lebanon
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Lebanon motel may be turned into homeless shelter
The now-closed Forest Manor Motel along Route 66 on the east side of Lebanon, Missouri, may be converted into a homeless shelter by a local ministry. Ministers of Fire once used the motel as temporary quarters for homeless clients, KSPR-TV in Springfield reported. But Mike Duran of the ministry said the owners of the motel, … Continue reading Lebanon motel may be turned into homeless shelter
More about the reopening of Wrinks Market in Lebanon
KY3 in Springfield, Missouri, recently produced a story about the reopening of the long-closed Wrinks Market along Route 66 in Lebanon, Missouri. The general store closed in 2005 after the death of its founder, Glenn "Wrink" Wrinkle, at age 83. His son, Terry, reopened it for about two years in 2007, but it shuttered again … Continue reading More about the reopening of Wrinks Market in Lebanon
Wrinks Market in Lebanon reopens after long hiatus
Thanks to the founder's granddaughter, the historic Wrinks Market in Lebanon, Missouri, reopened Saturday after a years-long hiatus. Katie Hapner and her stepsister, Sarah Carney, reopened the Route 66 landmark, reported the Lebanon Daily Record. The two have tried to put the market back the way it was -- or the way Hapner remembers it. … Continue reading Wrinks Market in Lebanon reopens after long hiatus
Lebanon, Lacede County in Missouri launches new website
The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society of Missouri launched a new, comprehensive website this week. The website is here. According to a news release: You’ll find up-to-date news about Route 66 activities in “Today’s 66,” with historical articles and photos under “Yesterday’s 66.” Other sections are devoted to historic maps, the Lebanon Route 66 Festival, … Continue reading Lebanon, Lacede County in Missouri launches new website
Route 66 festival returns to Lebanon after seven-year hiatus
The Lebanon Route 66 Festival in Lebanon, Missouri, will return next month after a seven-year break, including a concert and gathering at the historic Munger Moss Motel. The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society and the Lebanon Parks and Recreation Department are shepherding the festival, which is scheduled for June 16-17. The festival's theme will be … Continue reading Route 66 festival returns to Lebanon after seven-year hiatus
Lebanon unveils new Route 66 mural in Boswell Park
The city of Lebanon, Missouri, on Saturday unveiled a new, Route 66-themed mural inside Boswell Park designed for a photo-op for people traveling the road. It depicts a 1957 Chevrolet cruising into Lebanon on Route 66. A driveway was built right in front of the mural so people can park their own cars in front … Continue reading Lebanon unveils new Route 66 mural in Boswell Park
Fate of Gasconade River Bridge dominates county meeting
What to do about the closed Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen, Missouri, "dominated" discussion during a recent meeting of the Laclede County board of commissioners, according to a local newspaper. The Lebanon Daily Record (subscription required) reported the talk about the bridge took place during a budget hearing last week. Lebanon City Council member and Route … Continue reading Fate of Gasconade River Bridge dominates county meeting
Munger Moss Motel to mark 70th birthday Saturday
The Munger Moss Motel in Lebanon, Missouri, will be marking its 70th birthday Saturday with music, food and dancing. There's a triple reason for the celebration, however. The Route 66 motel's owners, Bob and Ramona Lehman, will mark their 45th year along Route 66. And Route 66 itself will mark its 90th anniversary later this year. … Continue reading Munger Moss Motel to mark 70th birthday Saturday
A closer look at the Lebanon Route 66 museum
Reporter David Oliver of KOLR-TV takes a detailed look at the Route 66 Museum and Research Center tucked into Lebanon-Laclede County Library in Lebanon, Missouri. Curator Mark Spangler said he gets new items for the museum almost daily. He explained what the museum is trying to do: "We try to represent the large roadside accommodations … Continue reading A closer look at the Lebanon Route 66 museum