Small Town Oil Boom Documentary Airs On PBS Tonight
January 7th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWith billions of dollars to be gained in an industry-friendly state with a “reasonable regulation” climate, small towns like Trenton became overwhelmed by an influx of workers, and countless acres of farmland were repurposed for industrial development. “As the foundation of life and identity shifts beneath their feet, the people of Trenton are left asking what is the value of community history and what sacrifices are they willing to make to preserve a vanishing way of life,” said Lois Vossen, executive producer.