2 Jun 06 - 10 new stories, some quirky
Memorial Day in the US can provide a rash of appearances at cemeteries and battlefields. Though there weren't any reported ghosts of soldiers this year, there are some quirky 'ghost stories' in recent news.
2 Jun 06 - Experts lead castle ghost hunt - Warwick Today (UK)
Guests of 'Fright Night' can spend the night in haunted Warwick Castle, visiting the Ghost Tower between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Ghosts include Moll Blexham's savage dog and Sir Fulke Greville.
2 Jun - Mayor Says Building Is Too Dangerous For Ghost Hunters - WUSA9.com (OH)
Suburban Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Glenn Goodwin turned down ghost investigation of haunted Broadview Developmental Center, slated for destruction.
1 Jun - Hard Cell in Philly - Toronto Star (CAN)
Eastern State Penitentiary, opened in 1829 and closed in 1970, now features self-guided audio tours... and ghosts including Al Capone, and a man given a life sentence for killing a cat.
30 May - Boulder Developer to Spiritually Cleanse Former Mortuary Site - NewWest.net (US)
Developer plans to turn former Howe Mortuary at 11th and Spruce in downtown Boulder into condos, but is doing spiritual cleansing and energy evaluations first.
29 May - The lady ghost who came for a curry - Asian News (UK)
Tamarind Tree restaurant on Cuerdale Lane in Samlesbury is in a haunted former 16th century farmhouse. The ghost is a woman who runs from the building, across the road, and into a field.
29 May - Roberts collects ghost stories - WilsonDaily.com (NC)
Interview with author Nancy Roberts, called "Custodian of the Twilight Zone" by Southern Living magazine.
29 May - Tom Cruise is planning a new dream home in California - Chinadaily.com.cn
Tom Cruise is renting a house on Alpine Lane while building his new home on a remote plot of land. Former Alpine Lane tenants say Cruise's current digs are haunted.
28 May - Deep Secrets Of The City: The dark world below Portland's streets harbors tales of shanghaied sailors and mysterious ghosts - Register-Guard (OR)
Describes haunted underground in Portland, Oregon, with comments by Michael Jones, an historian who provides tours of the most haunted tunnels.
28 May - For about $100, you can be a queen (or king) for a day - IndyStar.com (IN)
Dorms and rooms in Wales' much-hyped 'haunted' Craig-y-Nos Castle offer a surprisingly rustic experience. Prices sound low, but you should plan to pay extra for 'luxuries' such as a hot shower... and it's down the hall from your room, as well.
23 May - There is more to Ulster's folklore Than Meets The Eye - Belfast Today (IRL)
Summary of TV series, More than Meets the Eye, and background info from Wm. Crawley, the host.
2 Jun 06 - Experts lead castle ghost hunt - Warwick Today (UK)
Guests of 'Fright Night' can spend the night in haunted Warwick Castle, visiting the Ghost Tower between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Ghosts include Moll Blexham's savage dog and Sir Fulke Greville.
2 Jun - Mayor Says Building Is Too Dangerous For Ghost Hunters - WUSA9.com (OH)
Suburban Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Glenn Goodwin turned down ghost investigation of haunted Broadview Developmental Center, slated for destruction.
1 Jun - Hard Cell in Philly - Toronto Star (CAN)
Eastern State Penitentiary, opened in 1829 and closed in 1970, now features self-guided audio tours... and ghosts including Al Capone, and a man given a life sentence for killing a cat.
30 May - Boulder Developer to Spiritually Cleanse Former Mortuary Site - NewWest.net (US)
Developer plans to turn former Howe Mortuary at 11th and Spruce in downtown Boulder into condos, but is doing spiritual cleansing and energy evaluations first.
29 May - The lady ghost who came for a curry - Asian News (UK)
Tamarind Tree restaurant on Cuerdale Lane in Samlesbury is in a haunted former 16th century farmhouse. The ghost is a woman who runs from the building, across the road, and into a field.
29 May - Roberts collects ghost stories - WilsonDaily.com (NC)
Interview with author Nancy Roberts, called "Custodian of the Twilight Zone" by Southern Living magazine.
29 May - Tom Cruise is planning a new dream home in California - Chinadaily.com.cn
Tom Cruise is renting a house on Alpine Lane while building his new home on a remote plot of land. Former Alpine Lane tenants say Cruise's current digs are haunted.
28 May - Deep Secrets Of The City: The dark world below Portland's streets harbors tales of shanghaied sailors and mysterious ghosts - Register-Guard (OR)
Describes haunted underground in Portland, Oregon, with comments by Michael Jones, an historian who provides tours of the most haunted tunnels.
28 May - For about $100, you can be a queen (or king) for a day - IndyStar.com (IN)
Dorms and rooms in Wales' much-hyped 'haunted' Craig-y-Nos Castle offer a surprisingly rustic experience. Prices sound low, but you should plan to pay extra for 'luxuries' such as a hot shower... and it's down the hall from your room, as well.
23 May - There is more to Ulster's folklore Than Meets The Eye - Belfast Today (IRL)
Summary of TV series, More than Meets the Eye, and background info from Wm. Crawley, the host.
