Corning Story Summary : Corning, Ohio a small coal mining town with population around 400 residents nestled among the foothills of Appalachians. In the past, it was a prosperous town with coal mines, train hub, and oil industry. The trains stopped, then the coal mines shut down and now the last oil company is soon to be closed. With a gas station, hair salon, bakery and a flower shop the towns residents have limited employment opportunities and travel for work. The town is primarily quiet, the residents find ways to spend their time when not commuting out for work.
The residents stop their cars in the middle of the street to have a conversation. Because there is no traffic and everyone knows everyone in tiny towns, stopping and chatting in the street is fairly usual.
Corning Story Summary : Corning, Ohio a small coal mining town with population around 400 residents nestled among the foothills of Appalachians. In the past, it was a prosperous town with coal mines, train hub, and oil industry. The trains stopped, then the coal mines shut down and now the last oil company is soon to be closed. With a gas station, hair salon, bakery and a flower shop the towns residents have limited employment opportunities and travel for work. The town is primarily quiet, the residents find ways to spend their time when not commuting out for work.
The residents stop their cars in the middle of the street to have a conversation. Because there is no traffic and everyone knows everyone in tiny towns, stopping and chatting in the street is fairly usual.
