Forget newspapers and magazines. Or even your favorite crossword puzzle. Some better bathroom reading is now available, thanks to Roto-Rooter. Yes, that Roto-Rooter, the company established in 1935 and the largest provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services in the U.S. and Canada.

Organizers of the NorCal Paranormal Conference said poor ticket sales and a struggling economy have forced them to cancel the Monterey event.

For people who have a fondness for reading while in the bathroom, a new book is sure to flush away the blues while providing joy and relief during “visits”-with strange but true tales of plumbing horrors and hilarity.

If your home is filled with strange noises or gives off any sort of strange vibes, you can contact SPARS through their Web site www.spars-paranormal.com . The group doesn’t charge a fee for its work and promises strict confidentiality if the owner so wishes.

Ghostly Secrets of the Union County Courthouse To Be Revealed This Summer? By The Alternative Press Staff 6/2/2009 Seth Laderman won’t say whether the ghost of Hannah Caldwell is finally ready for her close up.

The hosts of the popular TV show “Ghost Hunters” on the Sci Fi Channel are in town tonight.

Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango and Joe Chin of the Ghost Hunters. No, I don’t know what Steve has chucked in his cheek in this photo.

The TAPS team from Ghost Hunters. Steve Gonsalves, Grant Wilson, Jason Hawes, David Tango and Kris Williams.