Oct 14 2019
Smalltown Monsters Production Crew filming in Pennsylvania for the new documentary:
“On The Trail of UFOs”
The Smalltown Monsters production crew recently visited Pennsylvania during their cross country trip to film the new documentary “On The Trail of UFOs”. They stopped in the local area to interview Stan about the current and past UFO encounters that he has investigated.
www.smalltownmonsters.com.
Oct 05 2019
Large Object observed at low Level in Cambria County, Pennsylvania-October 3, 2019
The surge of UFO reports that has been ongoing for months is still actively occurring here in Pennsylvania. I am receiving information from independent sources that apparently multiple witnesses observed a very large illuminated object outside of Johnstown in Cambria County on Thursday evening. The cases are being investigated and more details will follow. If you have seen anything unusual recently, or have any information on this incident, please contact Stan at 724-838-7768 or paufo@comcast.net.
Sep 19 2019
Four Black Spheres Enter Unusual Cloud in Fayette County, PA. (August 15, 2019)
Chestnut Ridge in Pennsylvania
(The following report was submitted by PA Paranormal Researcher Jim Brown. Jim’s website is www.jimsdestination.com. This daylight UFO incident is among numerous other UFO reports that have been reported in past weeks and months in Pennsylvania. The sighting occurred east of the Chestnut Ridge.)
Stan Gordon
Date: 08-15-2019
Time: About 4:30 PM
Location: Near Markleysburg, PA (Fayette County, PA)
Witness name: (Withheld but on file)
Weather conditions: Cloudy earlier but clear at the time. Temperature in the 70s.
I was contacted via my website on 8-18-2019 and asked to call the Witness, regarding a strange thing he saw in the sky earlier in the week. The following narrative is based on this conversation which took place on 8-21-2019.
The witness stated he had just gone outside for a break after doing some work in his basement. He had noticed how clear the sky was after earlier having a thundershower. What caught his attention was what he described as a black ball about the size of a full moon that came out of the northwest and flew into a puffy white cloud. He noticed that was the only cloud in the sky at the time. The total time the ball was seen was only a couple seconds.
He called his wife to come out so he could tell her what he saw. Both were on the porch looking at the cloud. About 5 minutes later two more black balls appeared. One came out of the east, the other slightly south of east. About 2 seconds passed between their appearances. They also flew into the cloud and disappeared. Both witnesses saw these two objects. Both objects moved about the same speed as the first one.
His wife went into the house to get a camera in case more appeared. While she was gone just a few seconds, a fourth object came out of the west and entered the cloud. This one was larger than the other ones. It also had four spikes sticking out of each side of it. These seemed to expand and shrink, possibly because the ball was rotating as it flew. Like the others it went into the cloud. Almost as soon as it entered, the cloud turned a slightly yellow color then seemed to just “wash itself out of the sky”.
His wife had returned with the camera, but by the time she got there all that was left of the cloud was what looked like rain coming down below it. The rain seemed to evaporate before it reached the ground;. There was no sign of any of the black objects. He attempted to take a picture but all that was apparent was the tree line and blue sky.
He watched the sky for some time but saw nothing more. Some clouds appeared after a while, but these were just normal cumulus clouds forming over the mountains as is common this time of day. No other effects were noted, no sounds or other abnormal weather conditions. Later that night there was another rain shower.
Jul 21 2019
Western Pennsylvania Conference On The Unexplained-Greensburg, PA.
November 9-10, 2019
Ramada Greensburg Hotel & Conference Center , Greensburg, PA.
Children under 12 FREE and FREE parking.
www.paunexplainedconference.com
Jul 11 2019
Low Level UFO Encounter with Strange Electronic and Animal Affects Reported near the Chestnut Ridge in Pennsylvania
June 4, 2019-Youngstown, PA (Latrobe area)
From Researcher: Stan Gordon www.stangordon.info
On the evening of June 4, 2019 two people were traveling near the Youngstown side of the Chestnut Ridge not far from Latrobe in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The sky was clear with good visibility. The passenger in the car suddenly yelled out, “What are those lights”? The driver was watching the road and didn’t notice them until they were pointed out.
The passenger was confused about what she was seeing since it looked so unusual. She saw what appeared to be a glass tube cylinder among bright lights that seemed to be covered with a smoke or haze. The cylinder appeared to be attached to a large V shaped object with several rows of different colored lights.
This sketch of the object was drawn by one of the witnesses.
The driver pulled the car over and stopped the vehicle so he could view what the other person was watching. The man said he was amazed when he looked up and noticed the odd sight in the sky approximately 80-100 yards away from the vehicle. Hovering about 60 feet over the trees was a very strange looking object in the shape of a V. The V shape was made up of numerous small rectangular shaped white lights. These lights were glowing but would brighten and dim at times. The driver estimated that there could have been 50 or more lights. The object was estimated to be about 40-50 feet long.
Above the smaller lights were four larger round lights that were strobing and orange, blue, red, and green in color. The brightness of these colors appeared pale compared to the smaller rectangular white lights. These lights seem to strobe from left to right. There was a larger light that produced a beam that was scanning the sky above the object.
The driver lowered the windows as they continued to watch the object. The two observers were amazed that the hovering object was completely silent. As the witnesses continued to watch the object, some odd affects took place. The driver stated that it was as though “the electronic system of the car was having a seizure.” The radio was off at the time, however they suddenly began to hear an odd clicking sound inside the vehicle but they were unable to locate the source. At the same time it was noticed that the dash lights were dimming on and off with the beat of the clicking sound. The driver also stated that soon after he was having a problem with his cell phone dropping the signal several times.
The observers watched the object for about 3 minutes but became very disturbed by the encounter and decided to leave the area and continue down the road. The passenger stated, “we were beside ourselves in awe.” They didn’t even think of trying to take a picture.
The object was still hovering as they began to drive down the road going about 30 miles per hour. That is when something else strange occurred. About 30 seconds after they left the location of the observation, a deer ran out from the woods in front of their car. The driver of the car is an experienced outdoorsman and said the deer looked dazed and confused. It was moments later that another deer did the same thing. Then just a short distance down the road a bird hit the car windshield and continued on. As they continued for another short distance an even stranger animal encounter took place.
The driver, who is very familiar with the native animals around the area, saw a creature that startled him. He said this creature stopped about 7 feet in front of his vehicle. This creature was directly in his headlights and he got a good look at it. He knew what it was but the animal has been declared extirpated in Pennsylvania for many years.
He is certain he saw a “wolverine.” The animal looked directly at the vehicle and was about 4 feet long from tail to snout. It had light brown hair with dark spots with tuffs of tan and white hair. It had its mouth open and showed its teeth before running off. Its body was thicker than the fishers that have been seen around this area. The witness said he was dumfounded. As they continued on, more deer quickly exited the woods.
The driver commented, “all of these animals seemed confused and frightened. They were all crossing the road as to evade something that had scared them. I was in a state of amazement at what we encountered. I’ll never forget that strange night.”
Photo of a section of the Chestnut Ridge near where the object was observed.
Addendum:
In recent weeks, the national news media has been giving some serious attention to the UFO phenomena and focusing on observations made by our Navy pilots. I set up my UFO Hotline in 1969 to report sightings in the Keystone state and my phone never stops ringing with current and past observations. When I began in the field investigations of UFOs and other phenomena in 1965, it became apparent that many UFO sightings could be explained as natural or manmade in origin. However every year, I receive UFO reports from across Pennsylvania that are not so easily explained away.
During my nearly 60 years of research I have investigated multitudes of low level UFO incidents where large structured objects were observed at very close range. Many of these incidents occurred in daylight and were observed by more than one witness. These detailed close range UFO encounters have continued to occur in more recent years. During the last year and continuing into 2019, I have continued to receive reports of unusual aerial objects that are not easily dismissed.
The sighting that I have detailed occurred along the Chestnut Ridge. This area has a long history of mysterious encounters. There are commonly annual reports of UFOs, Bigfoot, and other anomalies reported through the Chestnut Ridge area of Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana counties in Pennsylvania. If you have any Pennsylvania UFO or Bigfoot incidents you would like to discuss I can also be contacted at: paufo@comcast.net.
Jun 26 2019
Photo of a section of the Chestnut Ridge outside of Latrobe, PA Stan Gordon
On the evening of June 4, 2019, two people driving on a rural road near the Chestnut Ridge several miles from Latrobe, reported a detailed observation of a large structured object hovering low over some trees. The incident involves some possible electromagnetic effects and strange animal reactions as well. I am still gathering more details on the case and I will be providing an updated report.
If you have any information on this incident please let me know.
Jun 26 2019
UFO-Bigfoot- Cryptid Encounters Continue to be Reported in Pennsylvania During 2019
The surge of UFO & Cryptid Encounters in PA during 2018 has continued into 2019. This is a listing of some of the cases that have come to my attention.
Footprint in the snow in Derry Township, PA on January 21, 2019.
Photo used with permission of the witness.
01-19-19-Derry Township-Footprints in snow suddenly appear across yard.
01-22-19-Wellsboro, PA (Tioga County) 4:23 PM 2 people observe orange luminous ball about 3,000 feet in sky. Object moved, hovered and ascended into sky.
01-24-19- Hopwood, PA Fayette County-via Jim Brown-There was a very heavy snow at the time. A man was cleaning snow when he saw a black sphere hovering about 300 feet above trees. He watched for 5 minutes. The object seemed to diminish in size rather than moving away. He tried to take pictures but snow was so heavy he couldn’t capture it.
01-25-19-Between 1-1:30 PM in Belle Vernon in parking lot at a local business. Two people observed a huge black bird with football shaped (bulb like area) at end of tail. The creature flapped it’s wings slowly.
02-09-19-Rt 130-Several miles outside of Greensburg. At about 5:30 AM- A Bigfoot about 7-8 feet tall with dark brown hair and long arms barely moving ,suddenly appeared about 50 feet in front of a car. The creature moved across the road then seemed to suddenly vanish.
02-17-19-UFO seen by numerous people in Cranberry, PA. 4 or 5 white lights moving up and down in sky.
2-22-19-Mars, PA. Witness heard coyotes howling however a louder and longer howl heard at the same time.
2-25-19-Carrol Township (Washington County, PA) near Mon-Valley-Looking out window woman saw huge bird on neighbors home. 3 ft tall, with very large wingspan. Swooped down and shredded rabbit.
03-19-19-Plum Boro-8:30 PM-Man taking out garbage looked up and saw triangular object low in the sky making very faint air vent rushing sound. “like a pizza slice in the sky.” 3 non-blinking white lights at each point and one larger red light bottom, that alternated from brighter to dimmer. Moved off within a minute toward Springdale.
4-19-19-Reports of a giant black wolf-like creature that stands 3-4 feet tall in Butler County. Supposedly started around March 2nd and a recent report as of 4-18-19. Dark figure moved in front of car so fast like a blur.
05-01-19-(Early May, 2019)-Allegheny/Westmoreland County border-1 AM a witness looking out window sees dark hair covered 4 ½ to 5 feet tall Bigfoot walk through yard into woods. Seconds later, a small sphere of light exits woods then shines beam and it vanishes.
05-15-19-Greene Co. (Sycamore) In the yard were 5 large full paper bags of apples. Next morning one of the bags was neatly opened and was completely empty of the apples. Apples lying around were eaten including the core. Next to the bags was a clear right and left footprint about 8-9 inches long that appeared 4 toed. It was raining and witness went into house to find camera and when she returned tracks were washed out.
06-01-During the evening about 400 feet from Benner’s Meadow Run campground where the Bigfoot Camping Adventure event was held, some visitor’s were walking around the heavily wooded area. A young girl saw what appeared to be a footprint. Her father took a picture of it and made a cast.
Possible Track found near the event campsite. Photo used with permission of the witness
06-02-19-About 8:30 AM I arrived at the campsite and was told about the possible footprint being located the evening before. My friend Tom and I followed a group of people to look around that location. On the way up I was studying the thick wooded area and noticed one tree about 10 feet or more off the ground that was healthy and had one branch that appeared to be torn, twisted and broken. No other damage to trees in the area. Some other researchers went deeper into woods and found trees with bent branches. This is similar to other tree damage that has been showing up in other areas where Bigfoot activity has been reported.
Copyright Stan Gordon
Jun 26 2019
Many people lined the roads to watch the annual festival parade
There is alway a great crowd attending the “Out of this world hot dog eating contest”.
The 2019 Kecksburg (PA) UFO Festival-July 26-28, 2019 Schedule of Events
The Kecksburg UFO Festival is approaching quickly. This local festival that the Kecksburg V.F.D. provides each year, has become known as a national event, and people from throughout the country continue to arrive in Kecksburg each year.
The address for the Kecksburg V.F. D. grounds where the festival takes place is 5128 Water Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666.
The annual UFO-Paranormal Conference at the Kecksburg UFO festival is held on Sunday at 1 PM in the EMS Building on the festival grounds. Arrive early to get a seat. The conference is free but the Kecksburg V.F. D. appreciates a donation at the door.
This is the order for the speakers on Sunday. 1-5 PM. and the approximate time for each speaker:
1 PM-Introduction by Ron Struble from the Kecksburg Volunteer Fire Department
1-1:30 PM Stan Gordon, UFO-Bigfoot Researcher and author, marks 60 years of research on these topics during 2019. He will be giving an update on the surge of UFO, Bigfoot and cryptid cases that occurred in 2018 and are continuing in 2019 from the Pittsburgh area as well as Westmoreland County.
1:30-2:30 PM-Ben Moss and Tony Angiola will be speaking about the famous Socorro UFO incident in detail and separating fact from fiction in this important Close Encounter of the 3rd kind. Both researchers have appeared on the Hangar 1 program on the History Channel and Discovery’s NASA’s Unexplained Files. Ben is the former Chief Field Investigator for MUFON in Virginia. Tony was the Assistant State Director for MUFON in Virginia.
2:30-3:30-Steve Ward is a longtime UFO and Cryptid researcher from Michigan. He will be presenting an illustrated program called, “From Folklore to Flying Saucers: Unexpected Connections in the Paranormal.” He has been very involved with the annual Mothman Festival in West Virginia. Steve can also be heard on “The High Strangeness Factor” on the Paranormal UK Radio Network.
3:30-end.Bill Lancaster will be talking about his Bigfoot research and will be showing his latest film, “Paranormal Bigfoot” to the audience. This film investigates theories that Bigfoot maybe much stranger than just an unknown animal. Bill and his wife Amy have a film production company in Virginia called Bilco Productions. They have produced two documentaries on the Bigfoot subject.
May 14 2019
UFO Pioneer Stanton Friedman has Passed Away
Stan Gordon and Stanton Friedman
It is with great sadness that I have learned that Stanton Friedman, physicist and UFO Expert, has passed away. Stanton is best known for his investigation into the famous Roswell, New Mexico UFO incident. His professionalism in dealing with the UFO subject helped to bring a great deal of public attention to the UFO phenomena.
I had the pleasure of knowing Stanton when he was just starting his UFO interest and investigations in the 1960s. He lived in Pittsburgh, PA, at the time and was working for Westinghouse. There was a small research group in Pittsburgh at that time called the UFO Research Institute. As I recall I was the youngster of the group and Stanton helped to encourage me to continue my research in the field.
Stanton visited my home in Greensburg at times to view the UFO materials that I had been accumulating. I also attended some of his first lectures. Over the years we would communicate and we would have deep discussions when we spoke at various UFO conferences across the country.
Stanton’s serious interest in the UFO mystery helped to influence my future research in the UFO field. I will miss him greatly. Stanton will go down in the history books and will forever be remembered by those who continue to seek these mysteries in our sky.
Stan Gordon
Apr 05 2019
2019 Kecksburg UFO Festival Conference Speaker Lineup
The 2019 Kecksburg (PA) UFO Festival is being held July 26-28, 2019. The Festival UFO-Paranormal Conference is held Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM. The conference continues until around 5 PM. The conference is free, however the Kecksburg V.F.D. appreciates a donation at the door.
2019 Speaker Lineup for the Kecksburg UFO Festival
Stan Gordon, UFO-Bigfoot Researcher and author, marks 60 years of research on these topics during 2019. He will be giving an update on the surge of UFO, Bigfoot and cryptid cases that occurred in 2018 and are continuing in 2019 from the Pittsburgh area as well as Westmoreland County.
Ben Moss and Tony Angiola will be speaking about the famous Socorro UFO incident in detail and separating fact from fiction in this important Close Encounter of the 3rd kind. Both researchers have appeared on the Hangar 1 program on the History Channel and Discovery’s NASA’s Unexplained Files. Ben is the former Chief Field Investigator for MUFON in Virginia. Tony was the Assistant State Director for MUFON in Virginia.
Steve Ward is a longtime UFO and Cryptid researcher from Michigan. He will be presenting an illustrated program called, “From Folklore to Flying Saucers: Unexpected Connections in the Paranormal.” He has been very involved with the annual Mothman Festival in West Virginia. Steve can also be heard on “The High Strangeness Factor” on the Paranormal UK Radio Network.
Bill Lancaster will be talking about his Bigfoot research and will be showing his latest film, “Paranormal Bigfoot” to the audience. This film investigates theories that Bigfoot maybe much stranger than just an unknown animal. Bill and his wife Amy have a film production company in Virginia called Bilco Productions. They have produced two documentaries on the Bigfoot subject.
The crowds start to gather at the 2014 Kecksburg UFO Festival that begins with the annual parade.