Jail has eternal inmate

October 30, 2008

Olean Times Herald - by Kate Day Sager

With the Halloween season in full swing, many thrill seekers are actively digging around for good, healthy scares that will make goosebumps erupt and hairs rise.

And what better way to get the old heart racing than to visit a haunted house or building in the area, or at least to drive past them on a dark night.

In the historic borough of Smethport, Pa., most of the town residents have heard the tale of the Old Jail Museum where the ghost of Ralph Crossmire is reportedly stalking the dark hallways or pulling pranks on the staff. Read more >>

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