Bpowell@dominionpost.comPOINT PLEASANT — Each September, the quiet river town of Point Pleasant transforms into a bustling hub of folklore, fandom and fun as visitors from around the world gather to celebrate one of West Virginia’s most famous legends — the Mothman. The Mothman ...
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. ...
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 ...
The Mothman statue in Point Pleasant. Photograph by Richie Diesterheft.Original at https://www.flickr.com/photos/puroticorico/5070036148/in/album-72157625012302513/ In honor of the Halloween season, the Dominion Post and the Aull Center are proud to bring you a special audio piece of ...