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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
Paul Bearer and the Morticians-An Indiana Garage Band Story, Part 2
In Part I of this article, I detailed one of my latest “Finds,” a 1968 diary from the leader of a 1960s Anderson, Indiana garage band known as “Paul Bearer and the Morticians.” I love that it landed in my lap just before the official spooky season in Irvington commences. … Read More
Paul Bearer and the Morticians-An Indiana Garage Band Story, Part 1
As many of you who have read my columns over the past two decades will recall, I am a collector. Many of my columns center around collectibles, some valuable, some historic, and some for sheer folly with no lasting value other than a momentary nostalgic smile. I often visit regular … Read More
The Real Life Ghostbusters
It’s been over 40 years since Peter Venkman, Raymond Stanz and Egon Spengler chased the spirits of New York City in Ghostbusters. Now the best known ghost movie of our time is getting a makeover and is set to be released in the summer of 2016. The Number 1 movie … Read More
Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow in New York State was the last stop on my spooky destinations tour. First of all, the area can be a confusing traverse through the northern environs of upper New York City if you are not careful. Secondly, the search leads the tourist through communities seemingly … Read More
Salem
When Irvington’s Magic Candle shop owner Jan DeFerbrache learned that we were heading to Salem, Massachusetts, she told my wife, “Oh, Salem is like Disneyland for witches.” She was right. As we drove into the city and saw the sign announcing that we were now entering Salem, chills ran up … Read More