 In 2010 , students from Michigan Technological University solved the mystery of the Paulding Light , a local phenomenon commonly attributed to paranormal activity . The phenomenon is viewable from a section of Robbins Pond Road , the former routing of US 45 in the Paulding area . According to area folklore , and indicated on signs in the viewing area , the light is from the ghost of a railroad brakeman . Other explanations say the light comes from a ghost train from the 1800s . The students ' investigation showed that the light comes from headlights of cars on US 45 in the Paulding area . 
