Volunteers clean Ohio prison used in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
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Posted: 02/13/2012
MANSFIELD, Ohio - The annual cleanup of the former Ohio prison where "The Shawshank Redemption" was filmed has drawn dozens of people, including some in search of paranormal activity.
The News Journal in Mansfield reports nearly 85 people from Ohio and neighboring states met at the former Ohio State Reformatory over the weekend.
They swept floors and picked up broken concrete and paint chips. Some were keeping an eye out for signs that would bolster the building's reputation as a haunted prison.
Ghost hunt manager Scott Sukel says the group was able to clean most of the building because there was more help than anticipated.
Volunteer Joe James says the benefits of helping out included the chance to see prison artifacts and help open new tour areas.
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