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Brian D. Parsons,
Director,
Ohio Paranormal Investigation Network

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Ohio Paranormal Investigation/Ghost Hunting Groups

Want to know who your neighbors are? Looking for a specific group in your area? I've compliled a list of currently active groups who are investigating client-centered cases (based on what I could find or what has been brought to my attention, thank you!). This was a lot of work folks! (Updated February 23, 2010)

Ohio Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunting Groups

Ghost/Paranormal groups

This classification is for websites that are from groups that share similar interests as O.P.I.N. We are in no way affiliated with any group posted below or anywhere else on this site unless otherwise noted. Links are posted in no particular order. Remember, this is just a sampling!

• 
  Group based out of the Columbus, Ohio area. Be sure to join their chat sessions every Thursday at 9 P.M. Eastern!
• Louisville Haunting Documentations
  A new group based in Louisville, Kentucky.
• SEGA Spirit Seekers
  Paranormal Investigators from Southeastern Georgia and Northeast Florida area.
• Knoxville Area Paranormal and Cryptid Research Group
  Excellent paranormal/cryptid research and investigative team based out of Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Michigan-Ohio Paranormal Investigations and Research Team
  Southeast Michigan based group that also covers north and central Ohio.
• Scioto County Shadow Hunters Paranormal Investigation Team
  Group based out of the Portsmouth/Lucasville in Scioto County in Ohio.
• Munroe Falls Paranormal Research Society
  Scientific based team based out of Munroe Falls, Ohio.
• sSpirit Paranormal - Great Lakes Region
  "We are based out of Toledo, Ohio and will have investigators to cover the Great Lakes Region. Right now we are concentrating on the Southeast Michigan and the Northwest Ohio Area, but don't hesitate to contact us if you are outside of the area as we will be able to put you in touch with a competent group to help you."
• Shawnee Hills Paranormal
  Paranormal investigators based out of southern Illinois.
• IRIS Paranormal
  The Illinois Research and Investigation Society of the Paranormal.
• Ohio Organization of Paranormal Studies
  "Mission: The Ohio Organization of Paranormal Studies is dedicated to the investigation and research of paranormal phenomenon. Not all things that go "bump-in-the-night" are paranormal. We attempt to prove, or disprove, claims in order to help people better understand the reported activity. Additionally, we hope to increase awareness and acceptance of paranormal studies."
• International Ghost Hunter's Society (I.G.H.S.)
  Great information and also provides links to subject matter pertaining to study of ghosts, the site is very commercial in taste. This is a site to be a little wary with as it is a for profit site, listed here because it has been on the net for a long time. It also seems to be matter-of-fact, yet believe me nothing is certainty in the ghost hunting world. 99% of things you see are opinions.
• Philadelphia Ghost Hunter's Alliance
  "The first professional organization of paranormal investigators and researchers specific to Philadelphia, serving Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Dedicated to the research, documentation, education and investigation of ghostly phenomena."
• Haunted North Carolina Paranormal Research and Investigation
  A non-profit group with plenty of experience and knowledge. Located in central North Carolina.
• Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society
  Another great non-profit group with a great outlook on the subject and terminology.
• South Jersey Ghost Research
  South New Jersey research and investigation team.
• The Avalon Foundation
  Paranormal Investigation and Research, covering Ohio and nearby states.
• Moonspenders
  Ohio based group formed in 2000 and maintained by author/investigator Ken Summers.
• Paranormal Investigation Team of Tulsa
  (PITT) Paranormal Investigation team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Dagulf's Ghost
  Dagulf's Ghost is a privately funded international team of Parapsychologists and Paranormal investigators investigating North and East Texas as well as the Winchester UK area.
• Lone Star Spirits
  Paranormal Investigations based in Houston, Texas.
• Ghost Hounds
  Ghost Hounds Paranormal Investigators is a not-for-profit group based out of Gwinnett County Georgia, dedicated to the study of ghosts and related paranormal and supernatural phenomena.
• Baltimore Society for Paranormal Research
  This site was established to research and document paranormal activities of the supernatural and occult in the Baltimore area.
• World Paranormal Investigations
  A group of two separate paranormal investigation teams, one based in Ohio, the other in the UK.
• Tri County Paranormal Research Society.
  A small group of investigators based out of Joplin, Missouri.
• The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS)
  This is the most "famous" group in our field and the group that appears on the Sci-Fi television series "Ghost Hunters".
• Ohio MONSTER
  A new group based in Northeast Ohio.
• Hallow Hunters Paranormal Investigators
  Northeast Ohio group.
• Lynch Spiritual Services
  Universal Life Church, a church that welcomes all regardless of age, sex, orientation, or beliefs. Also conducts paranormal investigations.
• Blazin Metal Paranormal
  "Blazin Metal Paranormal was developed to serve all the Paranormal Community to provide a site where any Professional or Amateur can summit all of your ghost related material."
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Picture/General Information sites

• The Grand Dark Conspiracy
  A site that examines all things paranormal through news and a forum which also feeds a monthly podcast.
• ParaNexus
  ParaNexus is a global professional association of progressive paranormal investigators and researchers, parapsychologists, cryptozoologists, ufologists, psychically gifted individuals, and enthusiasts focused on understanding the human condition through the scientific study of paranormal and psychical phenomena, its reality, its reach, and its impact on humanity.
• Willouhby Ghost Walk
  Ghost tour based in Willoughby, Ohio. Also does group investigations.
• 
  O.P.I.N. was selected as a resource site for an article written on Make use of.com.
• 
  Ghost tours by bus in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
• Clover Dreams
  Dream interpretations by the psychic/medium Erica Tabet.
• Piercing the Veil
  Dawn and Michael share their personal stories of soul rescue.
• Christina Predicts
  Get Psychic Readings from internationally renowned Psychic Christina. Christina, famous Psychic known worldwide for Psychic Spiritual Readings, Tarot Reading, Medium Psychic Readings and more.
• Studies of the Paranormal
  Max Rodegher hosts this site of informative articles on a large variety of paranormal topics. "Informational site about paranormal phenomena. Read about orbs, ghosts, apparitions, hauntings, poltergeists, ghost huntings and more. Full of great photos and illustrations. Come check it out!"
• Ghost Research Society (GRS)
  Chicago based Paranormal Investigation team, owned by Professional Investigator Dale Kaczmarek. Site offers books, articles, newsletter and basic information on Chicago haunts.
• American Ghost Society
  Great site directed toward knowledge of ghosts and books relating to ghosts and ghost hunting.
• Ghostvillage.com
  A nicely designed community for those interested in this subject.
• Haunted Places Directory
  Hosted by Dennis William Hauck, site offers used books and equipment as well as other information on the paranormal.
• Xsist
  Wilhelmina is a Gateway keeper and energy re-director guiding humanity through their ultimate challenges that are preventing them to reach full circle within to become one with All that is.
• The Dream Time
  Dream analysis by Dawn, a psychic who will help you know what your dreams really mean to you and help you develop yourself from within.
• Profiling the Unexplained
  A site created to inform and enlighten on topics of the paranormal and Unexplained Mysteries.
• Kodak Home Page
  Provides information on photo techniques and other information.
• O.P.I.N.'s Paralore home page.
  Paralore is a community based site focused on bringing groups together.

News and Equipment

• Paranormal News Insider
  The Paranormal News Insider tracks the latest big stories in specific categories, it is operated by Brian, the director of O.P.I.N.
• Ghost Gadgets.com
  Home of A.R.C.A.D.I.A., the piece of equipment to have (you can't buy it, but you can build it). Plenty of "build-it-yourself" guides as well as many how-to articles on using the basic equipment. A great site for anyone at any level interested in scientific study of the paranormal. (thank you Justin)
• Ghost Hunter Store
  Great equiment at great prices.
• AlphaLab Scientific Instruments
  Weapons of choice from this site would be the Natural EM Meter as well as the Trifield® Meter.
• Ghost Mart
  Discount Paranormal research and ghost hunting equipment.
• Paranormal News
  Your source for UFO and Paranormal related information.
• X-Project Paranormal Magazine
  Daily updates from all over the globe. Also includes an in-depth paranormal message board.
• Ghost! Magazine
  A print and online magazine dedicated to ghosts and the enthusiasts who chase them.
• The anomalist
  "A Print and Web Journal Exploring the Mysteries of Science, History, and Nature." Best paranormal news updates on the net. Makes a great home page.
• Unexplained Mysteries: Paranormal Phenomena and the Worlds Greatest Unexplained Mysteries
  A great source of news and information about the paranormal and other odd science and technology stories. Also contains a forum and chat area.
• Unexplained Mysteries.com
  News site covering the various aspects of paranormal and unexplained phenomena.
• Coast to Coast with George Noory
  Art Bell, paranormal talk radio show.
• The Paranormal Phenomena home page of About.com
  News and a multitude of information provided by your guide Stephen Wagner.

Parapsychology links

• 
  International Parapsychology Research Foundation- Organization of professionals and amateurs focused on the Parapsychological approach in paranormal investigations.
• Parapsychological Association
  The "big dog" group of the Parapsychology world. Focuses on scientific research via the submission of papers to parapsychology journals.
• American Society for Psychical Research
  This is the main research arm of Parapsychology in the United States.
• SPR
  Society for Psychical Research. United Kindom based research organization that is the parent of the ASPR. The SPR was formed in 1882 and continues to work towards answers using scientific means to this day.
• Loyd Auerbach's Paranormal Network
  Parapsychologist and author of many great books.
• Rhine Research Center
  Institute for Parapsychology.
• Parapsychology Foundation, Inc.
  A worldwide forum supporting scientific exploration of psychic phenomena.
• Parapsychology and Survival after Death
  Basic research of Parapsychology.
• Explore Parapsychology
  Explore the world of psychic ability with Michael Daniels, PhD.

Parapsychology Journals

• Journal of Parapsychology
  An affiliated publication of the Parapsychology Association.
• Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research
  Journal registration located in the "become a member" section.
• Journal of Scientific Exploration
  Journal of para sciences.

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  ParanormalSocieties.com - The Online Paranormal Society Directory
• The Ghostly Gateway: Paranormal Search Engine
  The first U.K. Paranormal Search Engine.
• Obiwan's UFO-free paranormal page
  Lots of good links.
• Paranormal Phenomenon / The unexplained
  Tons of information sites listed here. This site contains some of the best links on the web for paranormal studies as well as some other interesting sites.
• PARAseek.com - The Paranormal Search Engine
  Paranormal search engine and information center.

• Paranormal Citings
  Michigan based website that showcases various paranormal teams from all over the United States (with a focus on southern Michigan coverage). Look for monthly articles featuring O.P.I.N.
• Sasquatch Research Initiative
  S.R.I. is a research and investigation group made up of individuals all over the U.S. and Canada who follow up on reports of Bigfoot/Sasquatch reports. Brian is a researcher/investigator for SRI and completed his first investigation in September, 2008.
• Brown Mountain Lights
  Home of the past and current history of the Brown Mountain lights mystery in North Carolina.
• WWPRC- Worldwide Paranormal Reporting Center
  A reporting center for claims of paranormal activity. The site offers links to groups as well as documenting and studying the information gathered from individual case reports.

• "Handbook For the Amateur Paranormal Investigator or Ghost Hunter: How to Become a Successful Paranormal Group"
  The introduction book to paranormal investigation and ghost hunting written by O.P.I.N. Director Brian D. Parsons.
• Spiritual Diffusion
  Michael E. Peterson, professional psychic and medium, will help you "find your path in life" through his audio courses as well as through seminars. Beyond a mere "positive thinking" approach to helping you find your true self.
• John Kachuba
  John Kachuba, author of the Haunted Heartland series. Be sure to check out "Ghosthunting Ohio" and the list of great groups listed in the back! (thanks for the mention)
• Cassandra Eason
  "Cassandra Eason is a well known author and broadcaster on psychic and spiritual experience, divination techniques, folklore and superstitions." Many great books here on psychic ability, as well as divination, magic, and other areas of the paranormal.
• Haunted History.net
  Ghost tour and classes in Ohio, hosted by Sherri Brake-Recco.
• Borders.com
• Your Book Connection
  Buy and sell books Online, tons of books listed.
• Inner vision Creations
  Creations by Wilhelmina McKittrick (Metaphysical books, cds, crystals and stones, jewelry and more.)
• Suggested Paranormal Books
  My list of 50 plus books to help you discover the world of ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, parapsychology, developing your own psychic ability and more.
• Visit your local book store (don't forget about used book stores!) or library for tons of great books on the paranormal, ghosts, hauntings, parapsychology, poltergeists, psychic ability...

Need books, training, equipment or gift ideas?

U.F.O. Sites

• M.U.F.O.N.
  Mutual U.F.O. Network, studies and investigates as well as catalogs U.F.O. sightings all over the world.
• UFO Magazine
  Online site of UFO Magazine.
• U.F.O. Evidence
  A collection of data about U.F.O.s
• UFO casebook
  Breaking news and other data about U.F.O. sightings.

• CURRENT MOON

  moon info
• Space Environment Center (SEC) homepage

• Solar X-rays: Geomagnetic Field:

  From n3kl.org