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🌱 What’s new at Catoosa’s famous Blue Whale on Route 66?

Catoosa, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Catoosa! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s new at Catoosa’s famous Blue Whale on Route 66?
  • See how Catoosa’s Blue Whale stars in a Route 66 road trip

Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Oklahoma election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• An 80 Foot Blue Whale Has Been Smiling Over A Route 66 Pond In Oklahoma Since 1972 (takingthekids.com) — Catoosa’s iconic Blue Whale on Route 66 is now city-owned, freshly restored, and anchored by a new visitor center with restrooms, souvenirs, and event space. Locals and travelers can explore inside the 80‑foot whale, picnic, fish, and feed turtles at the free attraction, which sits at 2600 OK‑66 and continues to draw Route 66 road trippers to town.
   

• Route 66 turns 100.We road-tripped through all its kitsch. (washingtonpost.com) — A cross-country photo journey along Route 66 includes a stop at Catoosa’s Blue Whale, capturing a visitor peering into its giant open mouth this summer. The story mostly surveys kitschy attractions from Chicago to Santa Monica, but Catoosa appears as one of the Oklahoma highlights that keep the historic highway’s nostalgia alive for modern road trippers.
   

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  • Barracuda Staffing, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Catoosa. Apply here.
  • Cherokee Nation Businesses posted a job opening for Casino Custodian in Catoosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Catoosa here.

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  • Thermal camera helps Tulsa police catch attempted burglary suspect (newson6.com)

Ok Catoosa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Catoosa

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