Daily Archives: August 20, 2008
Historical society formed in New Oxford, PA
The recently formed New Oxford Historical Society lives in a town known for its antiques, and one 10 miles down the Lincoln Highway from one of the nation’s most historic battlefields. In New Oxford, ‘sleuths’ preserve history by forming society, … Continue reading
Bicyclist riding to Tijuana to raise awareness of lung diseases
Mark Junge, who rode his bicycle across the country on the Lincoln Highway in 2004, is currently bicycling from San Francisco to Tijuana. He suffers from a lung ailment that forces him to use a portable oxygen system. Bicyclist riding … Continue reading
Iowa bike ride news
The Des Moines Register has a roundup of news on the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) along the Lincoln Highway, including throwing tacks along the course. Tossed tacks throw RAGBRAI riders off track, Des Moines Register, July … Continue reading
Grand Island, NE residents hope to resurrect historic road stop
Craig Woodward is working on reopening the historic Shady Bend Gas Station, Grocery and Diner as a bar and restaurant. Local residents hope to resurrect highway’s historic Shady Bend, The Grand Island (NE) Independent, July 23, 2008
West Virginia joins the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way
For the first time, West Virginia will participate in the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way, a yard sale that spans multiple states and hundreds of miles. Chester-Newell joins the ‘Buy-Way’, The (East Liverpool, OH) Review, July 23, 2008
Frankfort, IL plans improvements to Route 30
Frankfort officials paved the way for more improvements along Lincoln Highway…. The $1.5 million construction project will include left turn lanes at two major intersections with Route 30 – Locust Street and 80th Avenue – with some widening and striping … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway buff writes book on Mormon Trail
Gregory Franzwa, LHA member and editor of The Lincoln Highway Forum, releases a new book on the Mormon Trail. Pioneer pathways — Enthusiast’s guidebook offers adventures for present-day travelers, Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT), July 22, 2008
LHA Board has its own blog
The board of directors for the Lincoln Highway Association has started its own blog: http://lincolnhighwayassociation.blogspot.com/ That blog will be used for posting meeting minutes and other board news. The main LHA blog will continue to post news about the Lincoln … Continue reading