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Author Biography
Al Hunter writes a front page story about historical figures and happenings with a ghostly twist...
Alan E. Hunter has researched, scripted and lead the Irvington Ghost Walks for the past 20 years. The tours are roughly 75 percent history and 25 percent ghost stories and folklore. These non-profit tours raise funds for the Eastside Irvington community and related charities.
Al Hunter is the author of the “Haunted Indianapolis” and co-author of the “Haunted Irvington” and “Indiana National Road” book series. His newest books are “Bumps in the Night. Stories from the Weekly View,” “Irvington Haunts. The Tour Guide,” and “The Mystery of the H.H. Holmes Collection.” Contact Al directly at Huntvault@aol.com or become a friend on Facebook.
Al Hunter’s Story Archive
Stiffy Green
The column first appeared in October 2012. It’s October in Irvington. Time for hot apple cider, Halloween decorations and ghost stories. Allow me to suggest a one tank trip an hour west on the National Road to visit one of Indiana’s best known, and most beloved, ghost stories. The Vigo … Read More
21 Top Grossing Songs of All Time
So, I’m down in Florida celebrating my 34th wedding anniversary with my bride, Rhonda, who is still the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen. Down here, I’m a thousand miles away from cutting the lawn, watering the flowers, and a honey-do list as long as my arm. So what better time … Read More
Asa Jessup Smith: Unsung Hero of the Oberholtzer Tragedy
This article is a reprint from 2015. During my research for the first Irvington Haunts book, I was gathering information about the 1925 D.C. Stephenson / Madge Oberholtzer tragedy in Irvington. I had heard of the deathbed declaration obtained from Madge by a lawyer hired by the family. Madge’s nine … Read More
Pete Forever! Ringo Never!
This column first appeared in September 2012. On September 11, 1962, the lads from Liverpool dumped popular drummer Pete Best in favor of Ringo and, it did not go over well with some fans. Richard Starkey was born on July 7, 1940, at 9 Madryn Street, Dingle, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, … Read More
Parky’s Place
Recently I wrote an article about a couple of photos of Dick the Bruiser I found along the route of the World’s Longest Yard Sale that stretches from Alabama to Michigan. I have an affinity for old photos (and old paper in general) and always linger a little bit longer … Read More