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Ok, so Pennsylvania isn't in middle America geographically but I thought this article was interesting as it discussed the fortunes of a coal mining community and family and these areas are often mentioned in passing political discussions here. It outlines the rise and fall of these regions which in an articulate and thought-provoking way. A big community whose heart throbbed because of the coal industry and how the lives of people can be radically changed over time. The population of one of the towns is declining and many houses are left largely abandoned. It states US coal output is declining which I can only assume is because other energy sources have sprung up- I know that some parts of the USA have serious numbers of wind turbines.
Worth a read if you have an interest in such things.