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Erasing History?

Highway draws to a close

At the beginning of 2018, the ownership rights to the local attraction, Centralia Graffiti Highway, fell into the hands of neighboring property owners, including Pagnotti Enterprises. The State of Pennsylvania gave up rights to the road once it was determined the road would never be safe again to use as a highway. Although the easement was lifted, Graffiti Highway continued to attract visitors from all areas. About three quarters of a mile in length, the highway was covered with public art, colorful drawings, words, and images. Interested parties would ignore the ‘no trespassing’ signs to experience the obviously unique spectacle. Pagnotti Enterprises, which now owns a majority of the road, has made a bold decision that some feel is disrespectful to the legacy of Centralia. Others see Pagnotti Enterprises’ choice to pave over the road as a solution to the overpopulation of visitors to the area. Continue reading →

Drawing Their Line in the Sand

Beach front battle

The beach is one of the earth’s most mesmerizing and extraordinary gifts. While some beaches are privately owned and shielded from public use, others require a fee to enjoy or are just free to access. For those who own beach or lakefront properties, watching locals or tourists flooding your view of the lake or ocean is imaginably undesirable. On the other hand, locals and tourists want to gain entry to some of the best coastal fishing, surfing, or sunbathing spots. These two points of view is what fueled a 2018 lawsuit and eventual decision by the Indiana Supreme Court, granting public entry to Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Continue reading →

Lighting Dispute Gets a Little Honky

Nashville lights fire under venue

The spotlight is shining on country music star, Blake Shelton; and not for the reason you might think. Due to the results of a recent lawsuit, Shelton must alter his bar and restaurant’s red exterior lighting. Old Red Nashville is placed at the heart of Lower Broadway in Nashville, among the various honky tonks and restaurants that line the street. Shelton opened two other restaurant / bars of the same name in Tishomingo, Oklahoma and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. While each establishment has their own unique designs and characteristics, all of the restaurants follow the same red color palette and lighting. Continue reading →

Disclosure of a Creepy Watcher

Would you move into a haunted house?

Three days after closing in June 2014, Derek Broaddus and his wife Maria began second guessing their $1.3 million purchase of 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. One typed note placed in the Broaddus’s mailbox served as the catalyst to a string of odd events that eventually led to a lawsuit filed against the previous homeowners, John and Andrea Woods. Although the family’s horror movie started over four years ago, the story is most relevant now because everything is being disclosed, including the contents of each of the four letters sent to the Broadduses by “The Watcher.” Continue reading →