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“There ain’t nothin’ but death out here in The Valley. Death and community. And trust me - ain’t one better than the other” - Lionel Whitman, when asked about his homeland of Arcadia Valley, on the 100th anniversary of his death.
I hear there's a new book in the works, and I might be receiving an advanced copy...
"Smith's Independent Explorer's Guide to Getting Lost in Arcadia Valley"
Stay tuned.
"Smith's Independent Explorer's Guide to Getting Lost in Arcadia Valley"
Stay tuned.
January 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I hear there's a new book in the works, and I might be receiving an advanced copy...
"Smith's Independent Explorer's Guide to Getting Lost in Arcadia Valley"
Stay tuned.
"Smith's Independent Explorer's Guide to Getting Lost in Arcadia Valley"
Stay tuned.
Rumor mill has it that there will be an intimate, invite-only acoustic concert at Lee’s Fairgrounds on Xmas eve feat. Maxxie Irons (lead vocals, Escape the Plaid), Treasure, and Flesh Zipper.
This would make the first reunion between Jones of Flesh Zipper and Maxxie since the incident.
This would make the first reunion between Jones of Flesh Zipper and Maxxie since the incident.
December 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Rumor mill has it that there will be an intimate, invite-only acoustic concert at Lee’s Fairgrounds on Xmas eve feat. Maxxie Irons (lead vocals, Escape the Plaid), Treasure, and Flesh Zipper.
This would make the first reunion between Jones of Flesh Zipper and Maxxie since the incident.
This would make the first reunion between Jones of Flesh Zipper and Maxxie since the incident.
The cause of last night’s deluge is still unknown. No injuries reported, and little damage to the surrounding area.
K. Baker lives near the bend of Smith’s Creek and commented, “[the creek] ran all weird, like it was boiling in slow motion. But ain't sound like water either, it was like static."
K. Baker lives near the bend of Smith’s Creek and commented, “[the creek] ran all weird, like it was boiling in slow motion. But ain't sound like water either, it was like static."
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The cause of last night’s deluge is still unknown. No injuries reported, and little damage to the surrounding area.
K. Baker lives near the bend of Smith’s Creek and commented, “[the creek] ran all weird, like it was boiling in slow motion. But ain't sound like water either, it was like static."
K. Baker lives near the bend of Smith’s Creek and commented, “[the creek] ran all weird, like it was boiling in slow motion. But ain't sound like water either, it was like static."
12/13/25 - Reports of disturbing, handwritten messages being found throughout the ArcVal area. These letters began showing up right after midnight, with the first being posted near the entrance to Rock Hill Manor; however, that property has been abandoned (1/9)
December 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
12/13/25 - Reports of disturbing, handwritten messages being found throughout the ArcVal area. These letters began showing up right after midnight, with the first being posted near the entrance to Rock Hill Manor; however, that property has been abandoned (1/9)
Developing: From a private residence on CR 355 - a "childlike entity" is reportedly claiming to be stuck in the basement ceiling. Notably, the homeowners are childless. No specifics given on how the entity became stuck, but AVFD and EMS crews are responding.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Developing: From a private residence on CR 355 - a "childlike entity" is reportedly claiming to be stuck in the basement ceiling. Notably, the homeowners are childless. No specifics given on how the entity became stuck, but AVFD and EMS crews are responding.
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Reminder: it’s the second Friday of the month. There are no AVCC approved, licensed ice cream trucks scheduled to run today.
Multiple reprtd of that familiar, enticing bell tune ringing throughout various neighborhoods. Avoid.
Multiple reprtd of that familiar, enticing bell tune ringing throughout various neighborhoods. Avoid.
December 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Reminder: it’s the second Friday of the month. There are no AVCC approved, licensed ice cream trucks scheduled to run today.
Multiple reprtd of that familiar, enticing bell tune ringing throughout various neighborhoods. Avoid.
Multiple reprtd of that familiar, enticing bell tune ringing throughout various neighborhoods. Avoid.
“How am I gonna kill somethin’ that don’t eat, or drink, or breathe? Hell, it don’t even bleed. How am I gonna deal with that?” — Bubby Smitchers, when asked how he plans on dispatching the entity that has been terrorizing his family’s livestock.
December 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“How am I gonna kill somethin’ that don’t eat, or drink, or breathe? Hell, it don’t even bleed. How am I gonna deal with that?” — Bubby Smitchers, when asked how he plans on dispatching the entity that has been terrorizing his family’s livestock.
Counterpoint Officers were on scene near Hammond Trail Rd. & CR 39 early this morning to investigate reports of "mysterious" lights in the area.
It’s curious that the intersection is about a half-mile from Rift site 8b7.23.
At this time, there’s no word on whether the two are connected.
It’s curious that the intersection is about a half-mile from Rift site 8b7.23.
At this time, there’s no word on whether the two are connected.
December 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Counterpoint Officers were on scene near Hammond Trail Rd. & CR 39 early this morning to investigate reports of "mysterious" lights in the area.
It’s curious that the intersection is about a half-mile from Rift site 8b7.23.
At this time, there’s no word on whether the two are connected.
It’s curious that the intersection is about a half-mile from Rift site 8b7.23.
At this time, there’s no word on whether the two are connected.
Rock Hill Diner owner, Jeb Darin, says the claims that his employees have been undergoing treatments for Bisporus Dermatitis (mushroom skin) are “deliciously exaggerated”.
He refuses to comment about why the diner has been closed for 4 days, though.
My opinion: avoid until further notice.
He refuses to comment about why the diner has been closed for 4 days, though.
My opinion: avoid until further notice.
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Rock Hill Diner owner, Jeb Darin, says the claims that his employees have been undergoing treatments for Bisporus Dermatitis (mushroom skin) are “deliciously exaggerated”.
He refuses to comment about why the diner has been closed for 4 days, though.
My opinion: avoid until further notice.
He refuses to comment about why the diner has been closed for 4 days, though.
My opinion: avoid until further notice.
Until this morning, Rift 235 - also known as Winter's Rift - was dormant. At 05:35, reports of activity in that area came flooding in. Humming, screeching, quakes, and "wild lights" have all been witnessed. As usual, per CPOs requests, avoid that area until further notice.
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Until this morning, Rift 235 - also known as Winter's Rift - was dormant. At 05:35, reports of activity in that area came flooding in. Humming, screeching, quakes, and "wild lights" have all been witnessed. As usual, per CPOs requests, avoid that area until further notice.
Things are weird and unwell in ArcVal.
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Things are weird and unwell in ArcVal.
Local celebrity and lead vocalist of Escape the Plaid, Maxxy Irons, had this to say after the event of their concert last weekend: “Did we play songs? No. We never promised that. Did we perform? I think so. Who says that rituals can’t be entertaining?”
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December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Local celebrity and lead vocalist of Escape the Plaid, Maxxy Irons, had this to say after the event of their concert last weekend: “Did we play songs? No. We never promised that. Did we perform? I think so. Who says that rituals can’t be entertaining?”
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“It weren’t no ‘it’. It was a ‘they’”, said Roberta Macmillan, regarding the mysterious silhouette spotted at multiple locations during the small hours of last Sunday morning.
“And they weren’t up to anything good”, she added.
As of yet, no other witnesses have come forward.
“And they weren’t up to anything good”, she added.
As of yet, no other witnesses have come forward.
December 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“It weren’t no ‘it’. It was a ‘they’”, said Roberta Macmillan, regarding the mysterious silhouette spotted at multiple locations during the small hours of last Sunday morning.
“And they weren’t up to anything good”, she added.
As of yet, no other witnesses have come forward.
“And they weren’t up to anything good”, she added.
As of yet, no other witnesses have come forward.
Not all historic sights in the Arcadia Valley area are curiously horrifying. Most, but not all.
www.arcadiaacademy.com/history
www.arcadiaacademy.com/history
December 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Not all historic sights in the Arcadia Valley area are curiously horrifying. Most, but not all.
www.arcadiaacademy.com/history
www.arcadiaacademy.com/history
“It was like the bones had been dissolved and extracted through the skin itself” — Fire Chief Roman Veith on the “pile” of human remains found in the 1800s section of Belgrade-Mahns Cemetery this afternoon.
The area has been heavily cordoned off, so I'm not expecting any further information.
The area has been heavily cordoned off, so I'm not expecting any further information.
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
“It was like the bones had been dissolved and extracted through the skin itself” — Fire Chief Roman Veith on the “pile” of human remains found in the 1800s section of Belgrade-Mahns Cemetery this afternoon.
The area has been heavily cordoned off, so I'm not expecting any further information.
The area has been heavily cordoned off, so I'm not expecting any further information.
Disturbance on the 1300 block of Kaye Street in the village of Scoville.
Multiple reports of a "loud noise" emanating from a storm drain at the intersection of Kaye & Marble Rd. at approximately 6:45am.
By the time Counterpoint Officers arrived, the sound had stopped. Residents... (1/2)
Multiple reports of a "loud noise" emanating from a storm drain at the intersection of Kaye & Marble Rd. at approximately 6:45am.
By the time Counterpoint Officers arrived, the sound had stopped. Residents... (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Disturbance on the 1300 block of Kaye Street in the village of Scoville.
Multiple reports of a "loud noise" emanating from a storm drain at the intersection of Kaye & Marble Rd. at approximately 6:45am.
By the time Counterpoint Officers arrived, the sound had stopped. Residents... (1/2)
Multiple reports of a "loud noise" emanating from a storm drain at the intersection of Kaye & Marble Rd. at approximately 6:45am.
By the time Counterpoint Officers arrived, the sound had stopped. Residents... (1/2)
Elizabeth “Ceely Beth” Nelson, 1927-2025, passed away on the evening of Saturday, November 29th. She will be buried next to her husband, Gerald, and upon her tombstone will be written, “Those who suffer heartbreak often regret when that love returns to them."
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Elizabeth “Ceely Beth” Nelson, 1927-2025, passed away on the evening of Saturday, November 29th. She will be buried next to her husband, Gerald, and upon her tombstone will be written, “Those who suffer heartbreak often regret when that love returns to them."
County Rd. 175 @ Boroughs Rd. remains closed after a 1-car accident this evening. Investigators are still working to piece together the event.
Officer Robert Cliffe commented, “The amount of blood was… troubling. Way more than we expected — four people’s worth, but we only found the driver.”
Officer Robert Cliffe commented, “The amount of blood was… troubling. Way more than we expected — four people’s worth, but we only found the driver.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
County Rd. 175 @ Boroughs Rd. remains closed after a 1-car accident this evening. Investigators are still working to piece together the event.
Officer Robert Cliffe commented, “The amount of blood was… troubling. Way more than we expected — four people’s worth, but we only found the driver.”
Officer Robert Cliffe commented, “The amount of blood was… troubling. Way more than we expected — four people’s worth, but we only found the driver.”
The creature that was seen running through the forest behind Market Plaza was described by one witness as being “less physical, no really form, but more like organic radiation."
Winter always brings unending natural beauty to the ArcVal area, but it also brings… others. Never a shortage of Others.
Winter always brings unending natural beauty to the ArcVal area, but it also brings… others. Never a shortage of Others.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The creature that was seen running through the forest behind Market Plaza was described by one witness as being “less physical, no really form, but more like organic radiation."
Winter always brings unending natural beauty to the ArcVal area, but it also brings… others. Never a shortage of Others.
Winter always brings unending natural beauty to the ArcVal area, but it also brings… others. Never a shortage of Others.
Settling Dust drummer, Zyg, at odds with the band after ritualistic stunt during holiday concert results in multiple deaths, dismemberment. CPOs have brought in extra security until the site is sterilized.
The Tripoli Theater is no stranger to occult events, but this tragedy ranks near the worst.
The Tripoli Theater is no stranger to occult events, but this tragedy ranks near the worst.
November 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Settling Dust drummer, Zyg, at odds with the band after ritualistic stunt during holiday concert results in multiple deaths, dismemberment. CPOs have brought in extra security until the site is sterilized.
The Tripoli Theater is no stranger to occult events, but this tragedy ranks near the worst.
The Tripoli Theater is no stranger to occult events, but this tragedy ranks near the worst.
As with all major holidays, the AVCC has put forth a list of public notices, effective through 12/02/25:
• Open flames, including campfires & fireworks, by permit only.
• Main St. is closed for nightly parades and viewings.
• The Pale Man of Spring Lake has breeched the surface. Avoid.
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• Open flames, including campfires & fireworks, by permit only.
• Main St. is closed for nightly parades and viewings.
• The Pale Man of Spring Lake has breeched the surface. Avoid.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
As with all major holidays, the AVCC has put forth a list of public notices, effective through 12/02/25:
• Open flames, including campfires & fireworks, by permit only.
• Main St. is closed for nightly parades and viewings.
• The Pale Man of Spring Lake has breeched the surface. Avoid.
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• Open flames, including campfires & fireworks, by permit only.
• Main St. is closed for nightly parades and viewings.
• The Pale Man of Spring Lake has breeched the surface. Avoid.
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From the archives: Interview with paranormal investigator and founder of the Midwest Occult and Paranormal Society, Reagan Blythe.
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ArcVal Interview with Occult Investigator Reagan Blythe
Interview with Reagan Blythe The greater Arcadia Valley area is no stranger tourism. From its deep and rich history, to monthly festivals and events, sweet treats and the best, farm-fresh produce i…
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November 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
From the archives: Interview with paranormal investigator and founder of the Midwest Occult and Paranormal Society, Reagan Blythe.
sunrisearcadia.wordpress.com/2023/06/28/a...
sunrisearcadia.wordpress.com/2023/06/28/a...
“There ain’t nothin’ but death out here in The Valley. Death and community. And trust me - ain’t one better than the other” - Lionel Whitman, when asked about his homeland of Arcadia Valley, on the 100th anniversary of his death.
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 AM
“There ain’t nothin’ but death out here in The Valley. Death and community. And trust me - ain’t one better than the other” - Lionel Whitman, when asked about his homeland of Arcadia Valley, on the 100th anniversary of his death.