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DUNKIRK OHIO, small town in a swing state

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  • Quiet country roads outside Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Blink and you will miss the car: quiet country roads outside Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Dunkirk town entrance sign on route 68..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Main Street, aka, Route 68, a main north-south road runs right through Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Kids cycle across the Main street which they share with the heavy truck traffic of Route 68. Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Farm barn outside Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Mayor Teresa Cramer outside the single room town hall...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Mayor Teresa Cramer (centre) holds a town council meeting on a monday evening. They deal with the issues affecting Dunkirk and attempt to manage them with a limited budget...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Dan Marsham (second from left) at a town council meeting on a monday evening. They deal with the issues affecting Dunkirk and attempt to manage them with a limited budget...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • After a monday evening town council meeting, council members stand outside the town hall and discuss a problem family in the community..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • The Dairy Dream, fast food and icecream shop in the middle of Dunkirk. Run by the Rush family, this is one of the few places in Dunkirk where people gather for an icecream or a bit to eat. .The shop is closed down during the height of winter, from November through January..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • The Rush family run the successful Dairy Dream fast food and icecream shop in the middle of Dunkirk. From left to right, Lydia, 13, Jeanne 44, father Darrell and Colby, 21..Colby and his sister Lydia work shifts helping out their parents..The shop is closed down during the height of winter, from November through January..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • At Moe's Dugout, the one bar in town, Christopher "CJ" Cira, 34, the manager and son of the owner, runs the bar. The bar is one of six owned by the family who are based out of Lima, Ohio. The fact that they sell alcohol has been the cause of some friction in town..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Route 68, a major thoroughfare runs right through Dunkirk, bringing in all sorts of traffic. A gang of motorcycle enthusiasts, get back onto their bikes after a quick refreshment break...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Dunkirk town, typical houses on a town block..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Charlie Green, 73, and his granddaughter Catie, 13. .Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Craig and Wendy Delong. Craig was in the army and now works in the plumbing and trucking business. Wendy is applying for a job serving meals at a local hospital. They are working hard to make ends meet. .Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Haden Hastings, 13, says "I love this town". He has his family here and likes riding around on his bike... Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • North-south rail tracks pass through the northern edge of Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • A family crosses the goods train tracks that run through town..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Bob Powell of Bob's Used Auto Center. He has had to be both a car salesman and a financier to help enable his customers to purchase vehicles, as well as a repo man, when they cannot keep up with their payments...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Kevin Ridgeway, 49, at his barbers shop, cutting customers hair on a saturday morning..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • At the "The Razor's Edge" barber shop on a saturday morning, barber Kevin Ridgeway, 49 (r) talks to Neil Hipsher, 63 (c)..Hipsher, a lifelong Democrat recalls the days when the factory he worked in, Rockwell International, made trailer axles and payed workers $16-18 an hour back in 1972...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Historical photos of Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • The Dairy Dream, fast food and icecream shop in the middle of Dunkirk. Run by the Rush family, this is one of the few places in Dunkirk where people gather for an icecream or a bit to eat. .The shop is closed down during the height of winter, from November through January..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • The Bridgeport Church, just outside Dunkirk. A small congregation of between 40-60 attend Sunday service at 10:30am. Their Pastor is Gregg King, 62 (second from r) with the Kelly family and their newborn babies...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • The Bridgeport Church, just outside Dunkirk. A small congregation of between 40-60 attend Sunday service at 10:30am. Their Pastor is Gregg King, 62...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Brent Kelly with one of his new born twins.The Bridgeport Church, just outside Dunkirk. A small congregation of between 40-60 attend Sunday service at 10:30am. Their Pastor is Gregg King, 62...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • The Bridgeport Church, just outside Dunkirk. A small congregation of between 40-60 attend Sunday service at 10:30am. Their Pastor is Gregg King, 62...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • St John's Lutheran Church where mostly pensioners attend an annual hog-roast fund-raiser for the community..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • "Oh My Grill", is a small restaurant that Jill Jump, 45, (l), and Vickie Frysinger, 57, (r), are opening in Dunkirk. The previous restaurant on the site was not a viable economic concern. They hope to do better. They come from farming families and have invested their own money into the project..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Road signs in Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Road sign warning drivers of playing children in the street...Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • City councilman Delong cycles along the tracks on a quiet weekend afternoon..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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  • Route 68, a main north-south road runs right through Dunkirk..Dunkirk is a small farming town in central Ohio, a swing state. This town of some 900 people, which leans 60-40 to the Republicans, faces many of the same issues that confront the rest of America; a struggling economy during a time of economic and social change and uncertainty.
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