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West Virginia cryptids spotted in Wisconsin

Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster sure do get around. West Virginia’s two most-famous cryptids are currently enjoying renewed interest at their second home these days, in fact. In northern Wisconsin. “Oh, yeah,” Alex Burkeland said. “We have kids all the time who buy both. ...

Ragin' on the River brings music to Friends of Cheat Campground

Saxsquatch isn't a myth. His real and true believers can catch a glimpse of the 7-foot musician headlining at the Friends of Cheat Campground in Albright tonight. Saxsquatch is headlining the third and final Ragin' on the River -- a concert with the option to camp overnight -- for 2021. ...

Cryptid Bash a smashing success

Hundreds of true believers convened on Morgantown Art Party in downtown Morgantown Saturday, August 7 for the first-ever Cryptid Bash. Organized by ‘Mothboy’ podcast hosts Mike Strayer & Matthew Schang, the event brought together 30 artists and creators with fans from across the ...

Teens explore state's cryptid craze at library's Aull Center

MORGANTOWN -- Mothman. Grafton Monster. Blue Devil. Ogua. Sheepsquatch. When it comes to cryptids — creatures whose existence is claimed but never proven — it’s hard to believe any state can hold a candle to West Virginia. But it’s only recently that a creature ...

Monster Museum to host UFO film crew meet-and-greet

Newsroom@DominionPost.com SUTTON — The film “On the Trail of UFOs: Dark Sky” is set to release  Aug. 3 on all major streaming platforms and on DVD. To celebrate, the film’s director and crew will host a meet-and-greet from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 24 at the Flatwoods Monster ...

W.Va. cryptids capture pop culture imagination

Legends take on new life in the hands of area artists BY OLIVIA MURRAYNewsroom@DominionPost.com The population of Point Pleasant was terrified in 1966. Residents witnessed odd light patterns in the night sky. Some citizens said they received visits from “men in black,” individuals ...