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The most haunted house in Indiana

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023

The city of Gary, Indiana is notorious for its crime-ridden reputation, proximity to Chicago, and oddly, its paranormal activity. Many speculate that an abundance of violent crimes in Gary accounts for...

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The beach with ghostly sailboats

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023

Whihala Beach, located in one of the most Northwestern points in Indiana, Whiting, overlooking Lake Michigan and even featuring some glimpses of Chicago. Despite seeming like the average laketown, Whiting...

The most strangely captivating festival in Indianapolis

The most strangely captivating festival in Indianapolis

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the whimsically peculiar Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Indianapolis. The festival featured a variety of eye-catching handmade art, taxidermy, and other...

The small town of Atlanta, Indiana is a paranormal hotspot

The small town of Atlanta, Indiana is a paranormal hotspot

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023

Nearly 50 miles north of Indianapolis, the small town of Atlanta is teeming with paranormal activity, but why? It seems unusual that such a close-knit community has hundreds of stories about local haunts...

Scottsburg: One of the most haunted small towns in Indiana

Scottsburg: One of the most haunted small towns in Indiana

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023

When stumbling upon some recent articles relating to local hauntings in Indiana, a particular headline stood out vibrantly. According to Only In Your State, Scottsburg has been named as one of the most...

Madison's Bone-chilling Broadway Hotel & Tavern

Madison’s Bone-chilling Broadway Hotel & Tavern

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023

Madison, Indiana is home to an abundance of historical landmarks, some of which are still open and in use to the public today. The Broadway Hotel and Tavern have been up and running since 1834, and the...

Shelbyville, Indiana: an Alleged Paranormal Hotspot

Shelbyville, Indiana: an Alleged Paranormal Hotspot

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023

“It is twilight zone worthy!” commenter Mike Daffron remarked about his trip to the electric bridge in Shelbyville, Indiana. Built in 1974, the bridge lies several miles outside of Shelbyville, bringing...

The Mysteries of the Matthew's Mansion

The Mysteries of the Matthew’s Mansion

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

John Matthews, nicknamed father of the limestone industry, struck “gold” when he discovered the mineral-rich area of southern Indiana. Initially from the United Kingdom, Matthews found his hidden talent...

The Sinister Secrets of Indiana State Sanatorium

The Sinister Secrets of Indiana State Sanatorium

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023

History: Located in Parke County, the Indiana State Sanatorium has attracted the attention of tourists with its ghostly atmosphere and eerie backstory. The sanatorium was initially built in 1907 to...

Investigating Waverly Hills Sanatorium: Is it Haunted?

Investigating Waverly Hills Sanatorium: Is it Haunted?

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022

I have been interested in the world of the paranormal for years now, and Waverly Hills Sanatorium has always been at the top of my list. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the sanatorium for...

Investigating the Historic Bronnenberg Home: Is it Haunted?

Investigating the Historic Bronnenberg Home: Is it Haunted?

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Mounds State Park for a family reunion, but I inevitably took a paranormal detour when I came across the Bronnenberg Home. The home’s vintage structure and antique features...

Investigating the Haunted Hannah House

Investigating the Haunted Hannah House

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
August 29, 2022

      Indianapolis is well known for the Indy 500, its multitude of museums, historical landmarks, and bustling city life. However, a select few flock to Indy for something peculiar;...

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