Casey's General Store

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular pulled up to Casey's General Store for his usual fill-up. As he pumped gas, he noticed an old, dusty bottle sitting on the counter. Curious, he picked it up—only to discover that it contained dollar bills and a note scribbled in pencil: 'Take what you need, leave what you can.' Smiling, the man took out just enough cash for his fill-up and left the rest. Over the next few days, others found the jar, each leaving something different—a bag of cookies, a pack of cigarettes, even a handwritten thank-you note. Soon, Casey's became more than just a gas station; it was a place where people shared kindness and small gifts. The regulars joked that maybe Casey himself was pulling a prank, but no one ever asked—they were too busy enjoying their little community surprise.

2. A little boy walked into Casey's General Store with eyes wide open. ‘Dad,’ he whispered, pointing at the gas pump, ‘why does it say “Pumping Happiness”?’ The father smiled and said, ‘Son, that’s Casey’s way of saying thank you for trusting us with your fuel.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked, ‘Does that mean if I’m happy, my car will run even better?’ A nearby delivery driver chuckled, shaking his head. ‘Nope, kid—your car just runs on gas like everyone else’s!’

3. A small dog trotted into Casey’s General Store one afternoon, its tail wagging furiously. The clerk looked down and smiled, but then noticed something odd—every time he tried to pet it, the dog would suddenly disappear from view, only to reappear right next to him again. Finally, after several minutes of this strange dance, an old man approached the counter with a smile. ‘That little critter,’ he said, nodding towards the counter, ‘he just won’t leave until you scratch his belly in exactly the spot behind his ear.’ And indeed, once scratched there, the dog stayed put, contentedly dozing on top of an old newspaper. Everyone laughed, including the clerk, who had finally figured out the secret.

4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Casey's General Store, squinting through the mist. He noticed something odd: every time he filled up, the gas gauge on his truck seemed to jump an extra notch higher than it should. Finally, after much confusion and a few curious glances from neighbors, the delivery driver decided to fill up one last time—only to discover that his gas tank was actually overflowing with soda pop instead of gasoline! With a laugh, Casey said, ‘Welcome back, stranger. Thought you’d never come back for our famous root beer!’