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  • McQuary's Grocery rides into sunset

    Lucas Nelsen|Jun 18, 2020

    DAYTON–"It's bitter-sweet," remarked Wally McCauley, on the impending closure of Dayton's "Diamond in the Rough" institution, McCauley's Grocery, 301 W. Main Street. A combination of economic conditions–not helped by the supply-chain uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic–has accelerated Wally's and wife Marie McCauley's retirement plans. As of now, Wally and Marie are planning for Friday, June 19 to be their last day. "We might have survived one or two issues," McCauley said recen...

  • Paving the way for electric vehicles in rural America

    Lucas Nelsen, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs|Oct 3, 2019

    Advancement in technology has made electric vehicles a viable option for rural residents, allowing for longer travel ranges and faster charging time. But, charging infrastructure is still limited. Most charging stations are located near major highways or interstate routes, or found throughout urban areas. The lack of charging stations in many rural areas restricts the viability of electric vehicles, either for people who live in rural communities or tourists who wish to visit. Building out the charging infrastructure faces another...