Sunday, August 2, 2009

LINCOLN’S GHOSTS: Paranormal investigators seek out spooks at cinema


MASSILLON, OH — The next time you take in a show at the Lions Lincoln Theatre and observe empty seats, you might want to take a closer look. There just might be someone or something filling them.

Recently, Paranormal Debunking and Investigating LLC – a group of paranormal investigators that prides themselves on debunking the things that go bump in the night – investigated the historic downtown theater.
PDI founder Jim O’Brien said the group approached Lincoln officials about spending a night in the moviehouse after doing extensive research on the building which dates back to 1915.

O’Brien said the theater has a rich history, including a 1921 robbery and the possible death of a construction worker during the building phase. Besides housing the silver screen, it has also been home to doctor’s offices and a speciality clothing store.

Lynda Blankenship, a Lincoln Theatre volunteer, said to her knowledge there have been no real reports of spirits in the theater. But, after spending a night with the PDI crew, Blankenship is a little spooked herself.

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