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  Vernon Hotel & Tavern -- Circa 1895              The Vernon Inn -- 2004

History: Built c. 1833 by John Vandegriff, this hotel and tavern has remained in operation since it's doors first opened in Vernon Township.  For many years during both the 19th & 20th Centuries it served not only as a tavern and hotel, but as a gathering place for public meetings, assemblies, sheriff sales, etc.  In 1936 the inn suffered a devastating fire when a squirrel knocked over a kerosene lamp in the attic and was extensively rebuilt.  In later years it was known as Gary's Vernon Tavern, but was closed briefly in 2002 when the owner passed away (not on the premises).  It was purchased in early 2003 and once again extensively remodeled.  It finally reopened in October 2003 as The Vernon Inn.

Paranormal Activity Reported: Employees have reported lights turning on and off by themselves, doors opening and closing on their own, and shadowy figures moving about the building.  Most recently, both the owner and one of the bartenders witnessed a male apparition wearing a full-length teal colored coat walk across the dining area and vanish.
 

Summation: This investigation was conducted at an unusual hour of the morning.  While there was very little paranormal activity observed during the investigation, we did manage to capture several positive photos and an EVP of a child's voice (see below).  There were no children present during this investigation.

Researchers on-site: MikeD, AnnaD, Barbara U, MarkJ,

                                 *MikeH, *Chris R, *Raul M,   * = TSPR Trainee

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8:20 AM -- Mike H.	8:42 AM -- Mark J.
8:52 AM -- Mike D.	9:02 AM -- Chris R.
9:04 AM -- Mark J.	9:07 AM -- Mike H.
9:09 AM -- Chris R.	9:11 AM -- Chris R.
9:36 AM -- Mike H.	9:38 AM -- Barbara U.
Unusual shaped orb over dartboard in the back -- 8:09 AM -- Raul M.	Close-up of 8:09 AM orb shows unusual inner structure. -- Raul M.

EVP Events:

EVP 1 -- A child's voice calls out "Hey". -- Mark J.

EVP 2 -- A few seconds later, the same child's voice says "Quiet..." and
             then a word we can not make out (Filtered Version) -- Mark J.

EVP 3 -- Whispered sigh. -- Raul M.