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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
Washington Irving — Father of American Islam
This column first appeared in January 2011 Since I was a child growing up on the Indianapolis east side, I have always been amazed at the tolerance of the Irvington community. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns … Read More
Life Lessons From Puppets and Toons, Part 2
This column originally appeared in January, 2011 According to a recent survey by Men’s Health magazine and CNN, one-third of American men Last week, I told you about a recent study that found that one third of American men have not seen a doctor in over a year. What’s even … Read More
Life Lessons From Puppets and Toons, Part 1
This column originally appeared in January, 2011 According to a recent survey by Men’s Health magazine and CNN, one-third of American men have not had a checkup in the past year. Nine million men haven’t seen a doctor in the last five years. From childhood on, boys are told (usually … Read More
The Black Day of the General Assembly
This column first appeared in April 2011 Indiana’s part-time legislature does not meet year-round. During odd-numbered years the legislature meets for 61 days (not necessarily consecutively) and must be adjourned by April 30. During even-numbered years the legislature meets for 30 days (not necessarily consecutively) and must be adjourned by … Read More
Citizen’s Arrest! Indiana’s Funny Laws
This column first appeared in December 2009 I was born and raised in Indiana. Growing up in 1960s in Indiana could be a challenge if you ever had to explain where you came from to people unfamiliar with our great state. As Hoosiers, the same questions always seem to surface … Read More