An oil and gas exploration company plans to demolish a one-lane bridge on Smith Ferry Road, part of the Lincoln Highway, in Ohioville, Pennsylvania. The borough’s mayor and historical society hope it can be saved.
Mayor, historical society concerned about bridge, Katie Schwendeman, The Review (East Liverpool, Ohio), September 2, 2011
The Delphos Canal Commission has updated its display of the Lincoln Highway in its museum. As part of the update, it has added a model of Admiral Richard Byrd’s Snow Cruiser, which traveled the Lincoln Highway on its way to Antarctica.
The TV show “Insights with Terry Bradshaw” will air an episode featuring Franklin County, Pennsylvania for its quality of life and economic growth. The Lincoln Highway will be included in the episode.
The Rochelle News-Leader has published photos from the parade of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival last month.
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has updated its visitor guide for 2011.
The Flagg Township Museum in Rochelle, Illinois has compiled an article on the Lincoln Highway through the city.
Sutherland, Nebraska is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality to restore four abandoned gas stations along the Lincoln Highway into new attractions to improve its economy.
Craig Harmon has dug up new information about Edgar S. Martin, one of the first Boy Scouts officials who, among other accomplishments, was instrumental having the Boy Scouts install concrete markers all along the Lincoln Highway.
Along with other events along the Lincoln Highway this weekend, the city of Nevada, Iowa is holding its 28th annual Lincoln Highway Days festival through Sunday.
Ron Preston died earlier this month. He was the son of George Preston, owner of the famous sign-covered gas station in Belle Plaine, Iowa, along the Lincoln Highway.