overview of paranormal activity and haunted attractions across Ohio, establishing the state as a major destination for ghost enthusiasts. Several articles list and describe notorious real-life haunted locations, such as the history-rich Ohio State Reformatory and the former Athens Lunatic Asylum (The Ridges), detailing the chilling stories and spectral encounters associated with these sites. Other texts focus specifically on Ohio's booming haunted house industry, noting that the state leads the nation in the number of these attractions and providing rankings of the top commercial haunts like The Dent Schoolhouse and Fear Columbus for the Halloween season. Collectively, the documents emphasize Ohio's deep "Halloween culture" rooted in its historical locations and popular scream parks.