PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER
Issue Date: August 2015
Publisher: UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP)
Type: Monthly Newsletter

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter newsletter focuses on the ongoing research and activities of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania (UFORCOP). The organization is dedicated to investigating UFO phenomena, paranormal events, cryptozoology, and alien abduction cases, utilizing two fully equipped mobile units stationed across Pennsylvania for prompt response.

UFORCOP Activities and Research Focus

The newsletter details UFORCOP's research methodology, emphasizing that they focus solely on cases submitted to them and do not comment on the investigative results of other groups. They are actively seeking information regarding sightings of Dog Man, Bigfoot, and other unknown creatures, specifically in the Clearfield, Erie, and Jefferson County areas of Pennsylvania. Contact for this information is directed to [email protected].

Reporting an Event

UFORCOP provides clear instructions for individuals wishing to report a UFO, strange creature, or paranormal event. Potential reporters are asked to send an email or use the website's contact form, including essential details such as name, contact number or email, date and time of the event, precise location (city, county, state), a brief description of the sighting, the number of witnesses, the closeness to the object, its shape and appearance, and any attached photos, drawings, video, or EVP recordings. All submitted information is treated as strictly confidential.

Featured Content

This issue highlights "Encounters with Flying Humanoids" by Ken Gerhard as the "Featured Book of the Month." The "Featured Site of the Month" is GHOSTHUNTERSINC.NET. The newsletter also includes a notice clarifying that UFORCOP is not associated with MUFON Pennsylvania or MUFON International and that they are self-funded, not accepting donations or charging for research.

Pennsylvania Legends and Cases

The newsletter delves into local legends and ongoing investigations:

Blue Ridge Summit Legend

Described as the "underground Pentagon," this massive installation near Ft. Ritchie is detailed as a major electronic nerve center for the U.S. military, blasted 650 feet into greenstone granite. It spans 260,000 sq. ft. with five distinct "buildings" within excavated caverns, featuring amenities like a convenience store, barbershop, medical facilities, an underground reservoir, and a chapel. It serves as a supercomputing and electronic command post linked globally and reportedly connected via tunnel to Camp David.

Allegheny Mountains Legend

This section recounts a report from George A. Lehew about a cavern discovered about 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. The cavern featured passages that widened, leading to a room with a 6-ft.-wide thermol bore, a smooth, circular shaft seemingly melted through the rock. An account from "Amazing Stories Magazine" (December 1946) mentions "survivors" in 1915 who explored this cave for a month, reaching depths of 18 miles and almost 5 miles below sea level, where they heard the "rumble of machinery."

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit

The Cold Case Unit is actively reopening and reviewing unsolved cases in Ufology, Crypto Zoology, and the Paranormal. 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 that many questions remain unanswered regarding timelines, evidence, and witness statements, suggesting discrepancies in reporting.

Pennsylvania Sightings Report - August 2015

The newsletter includes a comprehensive list of 16 sighting reports filed for the month of July 2015 across numerous Pennsylvania counties. Additionally, it notes 3 "Out of State Reports" (New York, Texas, Delaware) and 1 "Out of Country Report" (East Africa).

Events and Publications

HILL-CON 2015

This event is promoted as the first-ever Hill View Manor Paranormal Community Convention, featuring speakers, vendors, lectures, entertainment, and classes. Rachelle Rozzo and Amy Perry-Lane are listed as manager and event organizers, respectively. Contact information is provided for registration and inquiries.

Upcoming Expeditions

The UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, along with Phantoms and Monsters Fortean Research Team and others, are planning expeditions in mid-September and early October to research and investigate sightings of bi-pedal creatures in Clearfield, Centre, and Cambria Counties.

J.A.A.R. - Journal of Abnormal Abduction Research

This publication is advertised as "AVAILABLE NOW," with a call to visit its webpage for more details.

Request for Assistance

UFORCOP is soliciting help for expanding their database on ritualistic incidents, including ritualistic crimes, personal accounts of cult encounters, animal or human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds. They are also seeking reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings near nuclear power plants, military bases, or airport facilities, and creature sightings in specific Pennsylvania locations. Additionally, they are looking for photographs related to the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965. Independent researchers interested in joining the UFORCOP CCU are also sought.

Sky Watch

This section encourages the public to "KEEP YOUR EYES IN THE SKY" and provides the website www.UFORCOP.com for filing a sightings report.

Notable Quotes

The issue features two prominent quotes:

• "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND"
• "WHEN ALL THE EVIDENCE SAYS IT IS TRUE AND NONE SAYS IT IS FALSE, IT IS TRUE"

The second quote is attributed to Butch Witkowski, Director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania and Member of the Institute of Frontier Science.

Disclaimer

A standard disclaimer is included, stating that UFORCOP is not responsible for the accuracy or content of information found on linked third-party websites and that the information on their own site is provided without guarantee of completeness or up-to-dateness.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes a stance of seeking truth and ending perceived "UFO censorship." The editorial tone emphasizes the importance of public awareness and investigation into unexplained phenomena, encouraging citizen participation in reporting and research. Themes of local legends, unexplained events, and the need for thorough investigation of cold cases are prominent throughout the issue. The organization positions itself as an independent research body focused on evidence-based investigation, while also advocating for transparency and truth in matters of unexplained phenomena.