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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
Walt Disney Meets LBJ
This column first appeared in November 2014. One of my favorite political stories involves a pair of Baby Boomer heroes on the eve of the seminal 1964 Presidential election. On September 14, 1964, Walt Disney received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian honor, from Lyndon B. … Read More
The Lincoln Ghost Train
This column first appeared in November 2008. It was one of the first columns from Alan Hunter. After his busy Halloween Ghost Tours, he’s taking a well-earned rest. Since the inception of the Irvington Historical Ghost tours six years ago, I’m often asked what it was that sparked my interest … Read More
Neto Comes Back To Irvington Sunday!
This Sunday (October 29th, 2023) perennial ABA Indiana Pacer fan favorite Bob Netolicky is coming back to Irvington. At 5:00 p.m. inside the Irving Theatre, as part of Kevin Friedly’s Firehouse Irvington podcast, Q-95’s Jay Baker, Bob Netolicky, and I will gather in the Irving for a fun and informal … Read More
Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Poem
During this, the month of October in Irvington, I am near-constantly surrounded by reminders of the dead. While Irvington celebrates Halloween with little door-knocking ghosties and goblins gliding from door to door in search of treats, it does nothing to dispel the fact that Halloween revolves around the spirits of … Read More
Hendrix Was Here
This column first appeared in September 2012. I grew up in the State Fair Coliseum watching the old ABA Indiana Pacers play. The Pacers called it home from 1967 to 1974, winning five division titles and three championships during those years. Back then, smoking was allowed in the venue and … Read More