Kevin Flankey reminisced about his college days in Tampa when he drove to campus on a long, lonely stretch of highway in dense early morning fog. Like a sea captain seeking a lighthouse, he watched ...

correctionAn earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that neon exposure can be hazardous. Though liquid neon can be hazardous because it is so cold, neon lights use the gas form. This version ...

This is part of an ongoing series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why did the neon clock in front of Jackson Jewelers disappear for more than three ...