UFORC of Pennsylvania - 2015 06

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Issue: 60
Date: June 2015
Publisher: UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania
Type: Monthly Newsletter

Content Summary

This issue of the "Pennsylvania Encounter" monthly newsletter, published by the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP), focuses on UFO research, paranormal events, cryptozoology, and local legends within Pennsylvania. The organization states its mission is to research case reports submitted to them concerning the UFO phenomenon, paranormal events, crypto-zoology creature sightings, and Alien Abduction cases, emphasizing that they do not comment on other groups' investigative results.

Research and Operations

UFORCOP operates with two fully equipped mobile units stationed in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania, enabling them to respond to reports within a few hours. They are actively seeking information on Dog Man, Bigfoot, or Unknown Creature sightings specifically in the Clearfield and Jefferson County areas, requesting interested individuals to contact [email protected].

Reporting Incidents

Individuals wishing to report a UFO, strange creature, or paranormal event are instructed to send an email or use the contact form on the UFORCOP website. Essential information to include comprises the reporter's name, contact phone number or email, date and time of the event, event location (city, county, state), a brief description of the sighting, the number of witnesses, the proximity to the object, the object's shape or appearance, and any attached media such as photos, drawings, video, or EVP recordings. All submitted information is treated as strictly confidential.

Featured Content

The "Featured Book of the Month" is "Stalking Darkness: Surveillance and Investigation Techniques for Paranormal Investigators" by Brian Schill. The "Featured Site of the Month" is KeystoneBigfoot.com.

A notice clarifies that UFORCOP does not accept donations, operates on self-funding, and does not charge for research or investigations. It also states that the site is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International.

Pennsylvania Legends

The newsletter delves into several local legends:

• Grandview Cemetery (Yoder Hill, Cambria County): Known as the final resting place for many victims of the Johnstown Flood and the "Unknown Plot" containing 777 unidentified bodies. Spirits are said to haunt the grounds, crying for help.
• Homer City Logging Road (Indiana County): Recounts the story of a man who allegedly killed his family and himself, with their spirits said to rise from the grave as a green light to chase trespassers.
• Lost Children of the Alleghenies (Spruce Hollow, Bedford County): Details the 1856 disappearance of Joseph and George Cox, aged 5 and 6, and the extensive search that followed. Their bodies were eventually found in a location predicted by a farmer's recurring nightmare, leading to a monument being built.

Events and Initiatives

• HILL-CON 2015: A community convention featuring speakers and vendors from the paranormal realm, offering lectures, entertainment, and classes. Rachelle Rozzo and Amy Perry-Lane are listed as organizers.
• Paranormal Retreat at Camp Ramblewood: Scheduled for October 8th-11th, this event offers opportunities for ghost and Bigfoot hunting. It is presented by the people behind "Phenomenology" and "Phenom Events."
• J.A.A.R. (Journal of Abnormal Abduction Research): Announced as available now, with a website to visit for more details.

Crypto-Zoology Information in Pennsylvania

Information is sought regarding sightings of Panthers, Mountain lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot in Pennsylvania. Researchers like [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] are listed to contact.

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit

This unit, composed of Pennsylvania-based and independent investigators across various states, reopens and reviews unsolved cases in Ufology, Crypto Zoology, and the Paranormal. Current cases of interest include "The Todd Sees Case" (Northumberland, PA), "The Kecksburg Incident" (Kecksburg, PA), "The Brown Mountain Lights" (Morganton, NC), "The Dyatlov Pass Incident" (Dyatlov Pass, RU), and "Strange Creatures in Westmoreland County, PA." The unit notes unanswered questions regarding timelines, evidence, and witness statements in these cases.

Pennsylvania Sightings Report - June 2015

The report lists 11 sighting reports filed for May 2015 across various Pennsylvania counties, along with 6 out-of-state reports (Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, West Virginia, Kentucky, New York) and 2 out-of-country reports (New Zealand, Australia).

Request for Assistance

UFORCOP is requesting help in expanding its database of ritualistic incidents, seeking information on Ritualistic Crimes, personal accounts of cult encounters, animal or human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential.

Additionally, they are seeking reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings near Nuclear Power Plants, Military Bases, or Airport Facilities, and information on Creature Sightings in specific areas of Clearfield County, PA. They are also looking for reports of Paranormal Activity in or around Indian Burial Grounds or areas where Indigenous peoples encamped in Pennsylvania, requesting detailed maps and activity reports.

Photographs of Military Trucks and Equipment, along with personnel, at the scene of the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965, are also sought.

UFORCOP is also seeking seasoned independent researchers to join their Cold Case Unit.

"End the Truth Embargo!"

A prominent quote on the page reads: "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND" and "ENDING UFO CENSORSHIP WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING // SEEK THE TRUTH." The text emphasizes the power of "WE, THE PEOPLE, HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD" across various domains including Religion, Science, Politics, Law, Media, Government, Academia, The Military, and World Culture.

Another quote attributed to Butch Witkowski, Director of UFORCOP, states: "WHEN ALL THE EVIDENCE SAYS IT IS TRUE AND NONE SAYS IT IS FALSE, IT IS TRUE."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, paranormal investigations, cryptozoological reports, and local folklore and legends, particularly within Pennsylvania. The editorial stance is one of active investigation, data collection, and a strong belief in uncovering suppressed truths, as indicated by the "End the Truth Embargo!" slogan. The organization positions itself as a dedicated, self-funded research entity committed to confidentiality and thorough investigation of unexplained phenomena.