Haunted Michigan
If you enjoy the occasional close encounter of the supernatural kind, and are looking for something haunty to do this week -- besides pass out the obligatory candy to little ghosts and goblins -- check out GRPL's collection of haunted books. They're chock full of fun destinations for spooky experiences in Michigan, from haunted houses to lighthouses. There's even several Grand Rapids haunts with history.
A local story I found most interesting is about the house that sat on the site of the old Michigan Bell Building. Homeowner Warren Randall, who lost a leg in a 1908 railroad mishap, is said to have beaten his wife Virginia to death in the house in 1910 with his wooden leg, and then killed himself. Although the house is long gone, rumor has it that both Warren's and Virginia's ghosts still inhibit the current building, and if you listen closely you can hear the thump of Warren's wooden leg as he moves from room to room.
More stories about scary Michigan lore can be found here and here. You may even want to check out the first annual Paranormal Conference.