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Why Spirit Boxes Aren’t Evidence

Posted on November 26, 2025December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Spirit boxes are one of the most popular tools in paranormal investigating… and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Clyde—resident ghost mascot of the Greensburg Ghost Society—breaks down why spirit boxes are not evidence and what they are actually useful for in a real investigation. If you’ve ever wondered: Why spirit box “responses” aren’t verifiable

How radio sweeps create false meaning
What the human brain does when it hears noise
The difference between communication tools and evidence tools

Why repeatability matters in ghost hunting …this video is for you. We’re not here to ruin the fun—we’re here to raise the standard. You’ll learn how to use spirit boxes responsibly without fooling yourself, your audience, or your team. Ghost hunting should be mysterious—but not careless.

Is Your Home Haunted?

Posted on November 16, 2025December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Your friendly neighborhood ghost, Clyde from the Greensburg Ghost Society (GGS) is here to help you spot the 10 classic signs your house might have an extra roommate from beyond the veil.

From cold spots and phantom footsteps to flickering lights and shifting energy, this short video walks you through what could be paranormal—and what’s probably just bad wiring. GGS investigates hauntings across Western Pennsylvania with professionalism, respect, and a dash of humor.

Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just curious about strange happenings, you’ll learn how to separate spooky from explainable—and what to do if things start getting seriously weird.

5 Things You Don’t Know About Ghost Hunting TV Shows

Posted on October 30, 2025December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Think you know how ghost-hunting TV shows work? Think again. 👀 In this short video, Clyde — the spectral host of the Greensburg Ghost Society — lifts the veil on what really goes on behind the cameras. From staged reactions to infrared tricks, this one-minute expose spills the spooky truth that reality TV doesn’t want you to know. ☠️ Clyde doesn’t sugar-coat it — he’s been haunting the truth since 1823 (give or take a century).

Case 040525

Posted on April 15, 2025December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Investigation Report
Date: April 5, 2025
Location: Old Stone Jail, Cambria County, PA

Team Present:
Five investigators were in attendance. This is a relatively small site with a very open layout, and sound easily travels through the floors.

Environmental Conditions:
The weather during the investigation was rainy, windy, damp, and cold.

Ambient Noise:
The jail is located on a main downtown road, and outside noise was present throughout the night. A nearby bar across the street contributed to occasional loud voices and exterior disturbances.

Baseline Readings:
No unusual or elevated EMF readings were recorded during baseline sweeps.

Building Structure:
The basement/dungeon contains dirt floors, steep staircases, and narrow walkways. There are metal walkways throughout portions of the structure. Multiple roof failures allow wind and outside sound to penetrate the upper levels, which increases with elevation. The building is constructed of sandstone and currently shows signs of water damage and flooding in some areas.

This marked one of our final investigations of 2024 and our first investigation of 2025.

Evidence Collected

The dungeon triggered multiple devices simultaneously, including the MEL Meter, EMF detector, and a yes/no response box. While the activity was notable, the cause remains undetermined. We do not currently consider the evidence conclusive and plan additional sessions to determine whether this behavior can be repeated under controlled conditions.

Spirit box activity at this location is consistently high, though often to the point of overlap, making many responses difficult or impossible to interpret. Audio reviews reflect the same issue, with multiple voices speaking at once.

Two loud audio events were captured: what appears to be a female scream and, separately, a prolonged male scream. Several low-level electronic voice phenomena (EVP) were also recorded, most presenting as short, one-word responses.

A Luminol experiment was conducted in the cafeteria with permission. Under blacklight, multiple reactive areas were observed. Unfortunately, photographs do not capture the intensity or detail that was visible in person.

The most compelling evidence remains a repeated event recorded in the dungeon. A stationary camera captured the same occurrence both during this visit and one six months prior. At approximately 12:02 AM, a knocking sound is followed by a female voice uttering a three-syllable phrase that resembles “Who is it?” No investigators were present in the room at either time. Due to the consistency across two separate investigations, we currently classify this as possible residual activity and intend to focus future sessions on this specific phenomenon.

Conclusions

The Old Stone Jail remains one of our favorite locations, both for its history and its accessibility, and the staff continues to be exceptional to work with. Future investigations will center around exploring the Stone Tape Theory and attempting to document residual activity using multiple cameras and synchronized audio recordings.

This location continues to produce consistently intriguing results, and we look forward to returning.

Case 092824

Posted on September 29, 2024December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Investigation Report

Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Old Stone Jail, Cambria County, PA

Team Present:
Three investigators were on site. This is a small location with an open layout, allowing sound to travel easily between floors.

Environmental Conditions:
Weather conditions were rainy, windy, damp, and warm.

Ambient Noise:
The jail is located on a main downtown roadway, and exterior noise was present throughout the investigation.

Baseline Readings:
No unusual or elevated EMF readings were recorded during baseline sweeps.

Building Structure:
The basement (dungeon) has dirt floors with steep staircases and metal walkways leading between levels. There are multiple holes in the roof, allowing both wind and exterior noise to enter the structure.

Evidence Collected

Both audio and video footage produced multiple points of interest.

A loud knocking sound was captured in the dungeon when no investigators were present. A faint female voice followed the knocking, as if to say, “Who is it?” This event was recorded on camera. Notably, there is no wood present in the dungeon from which the knocking could have originated. At the time, all three investigators were in the room directly above the dungeon with active audio and video equipment and did not hear the noise in real time.

Multiple spirit box sessions produced responses considered intriguing but not yet verifiable. When asked for a name, a number was given instead. When questioned further, the device appeared to confirm it was a prison number. Several names were also received. Follow-up historical research is planned before any of this information is classified as evidence.

During a separate spirit box session in the dungeon, one investigator shone a flashlight into a cell. A voice was captured on video stating, “See me.” This voice did not originate from the spirit box.

In the death row cell, communication was attempted with an individual historically known as “Smitty,” who reportedly disappeared the night before his scheduled execution. His body was never recovered, and he was never located afterward. Given the difficulty of escape from the facility, the case remains unresolved. During the session, the spirit box indicated that Smitty had been murdered and buried in the basement. As the dungeon has a dirt floor, this claim is at least physically plausible, though entirely unverified.

The EMF detector responded during questioning associated with this session.

Conclusions

This location continues to produce compelling material. While some responses remain unverified and should not be considered factual at this stage, the consistency of intelligent-sounding responses and unexplained audio events makes the Old Stone Jail a strong candidate for continued investigation. We plan to return to follow up on the historical information gathered and attempt to validate earlier results.

Case 092124

Posted on September 21, 2024December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Investigation Report

Date: September 21, 2024
Location: Private Residence

Investigators:
Mike, Michelle, Savannah, and Jodi

Environmental Conditions:
Clear autumn day with sunshine and cool temperatures.

Ambient Noise:
The home is located on a heavily traveled street. Due to older windows, exterior noise transmits easily into the residence. Pedestrian traffic and passing vehicles were clearly audible inside the home during the investigation.

EMF Readings:
Unusually high EMF levels were recorded throughout the home. Some readings were attributed to a heavy concentration of electronics in certain rooms; however, elevated readings were also present along entire wall sections. The cause is consistent with outdated or faulty wiring. Prolonged exposure to high EMF levels is associated with physical effects such as nausea, headaches, dizziness, and, in some cases, perceptual disturbances, which can contribute to experiences commonly interpreted as paranormal.

Building Structure:
Two-story home with siding, estimated to be over 100 years old.

Findings

Personal Experiences: None reported
Esoteric Evidence: None observed
Collected Evidence: None

Conclusions

No unexplained activity occurred during this investigation. Due to the absence of both personal experiences and verifiable evidence, no paranormal determination can be made at this time. A follow-up investigation may be useful for comparison purposes.

It is strongly recommended that the home’s electrical system be evaluated and updated by a licensed electrician. Reducing the number of active electronics may also help normalize EMF levels before any future investigation.

Case 081824

Posted on August 18, 2024December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Investigation Report

Date: August 18, 2024
Location: Hill View Manor

Investigators:
Mike, Michelle, Savannah, Jodi, Judy, Lisa, Marc, Dylan, and Chris

Environmental Conditions:
Hot and clear weather conditions throughout the investigation.

Ambient Noise:
Although the windows are old and allow some outside sound to enter, the location is relatively isolated. Much of the building consists of cement flooring, and due to the large size of the structure, investigators were divided into three to four small teams that were able to work in separate areas without overlap.

EMF Readings:
No abnormal EMF readings were recorded.

Building Structure:
A large brick structure in partial disrepair with a damp, musty basement. Electricity and plumbing were limited primarily to a small office area. The “Time Clock Hallway” contains visibly uneven floors, walls, and ceilings, creating spatial distortion commonly referred to as a “funhouse effect.” A leveling tool was used to confirm structural irregularities.

Personal Experiences

In the “Noisy Hallway,” investigators reported hearing knocking and shuffling sounds coming from adjacent rooms. Savannah and Chris both reported hearing distinct knocking in response to a direct question.

While attempting interaction in one area, Savannah used a balloon as a visual trigger object while addressing what was believed to be a child’s presence. The balloon suddenly popped without visible cause, an event captured on video.

Mike and Michelle reported hearing clear footsteps in the basement. Initially, they believed this to be other team members; however, the basement ceiling is constructed of concrete, eliminating foot traffic above as an explanation.

Evidence Collected

During a spirit box session, communication appeared to reference an individual named “Angelo,” reportedly associated with a death at the location. In response to a question, the device produced the phrase “My neck break.”

Multiple EVPs were captured in the basement during a recorded conversation between Mike and Michelle.

Conclusions

No conclusions have been reached at this time. Based on persistent audio events, consistent personal experiences, and recorded anomalies, Hill View Manor remains a strong candidate for continued investigation. A return visit is scheduled for 2025 to pursue further data collection and review.

Case 042024

Posted on April 24, 2024December 8, 2025 by Clyde

Investigation Report

Date: April 20, 2024
Location: Greene County Poor Farm

Investigators:
Mike, Michelle, Savannah, Jodi, Judy, Marc, Dylan, Matt, and Hunter

Environmental Conditions:
Spring temperatures with clear, sunny weather.

Ambient Noise:
The location is in a low-traffic rural area, though exterior sounds such as distant traffic were audible through the building’s older windows.

EMF Readings:
No abnormal EMF levels were detected.

Building Structure:
Primarily brick construction with multiple additions added over time. The structure is located near a small stream.

Personal Experiences

While seated in the children’s room, investigators reported hearing movement and footsteps in the hallway outside the room.

Evidence Collected

A light-up ball activated repeatedly in the children’s room with no investigators present, triggering five times while the room was unoccupied and two additional times with Savannah and Hunter inside the room.

During a separate period, multiple light-up balls activated in sync with a proximity alarm while other team members were located in the basement.

An EVP captured a clear response of “Here” following the question asking if anyone was present.

A proximity alarm activated in the basement with no investigators in the area at the time.