Paw Paw

Friday, August 31, 2012 PREP VOLLEYBALL HANCOCK - Alisa Shives had three kills, 10 assists, 11 service points and five aces as Hancock won its season opener with a 25-11, 25-22, 25-8 sweep of Paw Paw on Friday. Kara McKinley had three kills, seven assists, eight service points and five aces and Sara Wagner had seven kills, a block, seven service points and four aces for the Panthers (1-0). JV: Hancock, 2-1. Goretti 3, Saint James 2 ST. JAMES - Drew Holderby had 15 digs, 11 assists and six kills for St. Maria Goretti in its 25-10, 25-20, 19-25, 14-25, 15-7 victory over Saint James.

Thursday, December 13, 2012 BOYS BASKETBALL PAW PAW, W.Va. - Jordan Tosten had 15 points and six steals, while Hunter McKinley had 12 points, five rebounds and four steals as Hancock got its first win of the season by beating Paw Paw 65-42 on Thursday. Tyler Anderson had 14 points and Devin Mitchell grabbed nine rebounds for the Panthers (1-2). Hancock 65, Paw Paw 42 HANCOCK (1-2) Tosten 15, Anderson 14, Faith 2, Edgerton 2, H. McKinley 12, B. McKinley 2, Teeter 6, T. Manning 6, Mitchell 4, L. Manning 2. Totals 30 4-9 65. PAW PAW (1-2)

Hancock used a consistent rotation that got every player on the score sheet in the Panthers’ 74-15 rout of Paw Paw Friday. “We got all the kids in tonight, which is what we wanted to do,” Hancock coach Todd Ruppenthal said. “I was really pleased with how everyone played tonight.” Maureen Leavy paced Hancock (6-10) with a double-double, scoring 20 points and collecting 10 rebounds. Sara Wagner added 14 points and eight rebounds, while Lyndsay Himes scored 10 points with eight rebounds.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 BOYS BASKETBALL HANCOCK — Five Panthers scored in double figures as Hancock jumped out to a 26-2 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back in a 79-55 win over Paw Paw on Tuesday night. Logan Ray led the way with a team-high 14 points, while Spencer Heller had a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds and added four blocks for Hancock (5-12). Jarrod McCoy had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists, Eli Souders had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Jamie Martin added 11 points.

Melissa Moreland's father died not knowing what happened to his 21-year-old daughter who left his home Oct. 23, 1987, and disappeared. Moreland, who today would be 46 years old, was last seen late that night at the former High's gas station in Paw Paw. Her parents believed she would be spending the night with a friend. Over the years, several law enforcement agencies working on the case have investigated a variety of tips. Some of those tips claimed the woman is alive, while others pointed to possible places her remains could be found.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Cecil H. Underwood has approved a $25,000 grant from the Governor's Flood Contingent Fund to the town of Paw Paw, W.Va., to upgrade its public sewage treatment system. Del. Charles S. Trump IV, R-Morgan, arranged to present the grant to Paw Paw officials. Officials said the grinder pumps at the treatment facility are too small to handle overflow that occurs during heavy rains. The grant will help local officials pay for upgrading the pumps.

Sandra Lee Hiett, 64, of Paw Paw, W.Va., died  Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. The family will receive friends Tuesday  from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lighthouse Assembly of God, Paw Paw. The service and burial will be private. Arrangements are by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.    

 Friday, Oct. 26 - Leetown United Methodist Church, 11133 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, W.Va., 1 to 7 p.m.  Monday, Oct. 29 -   Paw Paw Fire Hall, 44 Moser Ave., Paw Paw, W.Va., 1 to 7 p.m.  Monday, Oct. 29 - Shepherdstown Fire Hall, 8052 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, W.Va., 1 to 7 p.m.

Harold Haynes Watson, 53, of Paw Paw, W.Va., died Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Winchester (Va.) Medical Center. The service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Paw Paw United Methodist Church with Pastor Darlene Mechem officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

BOYS BASKETBALL Chambersburg 49, Mechanicsburg 40 MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - Armond Perez scored 16 points and DeVonte Merritt had 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead Chambersburg over Mechanicsburg. Jamill Whitehead and Aaron Hill each scored nine points and Nate Strickler had four assists for the Trojans (8-0). Hancock 53, Paw Paw 21 PAW PAW, W.Va. - Steven Beaver had 13 points and eight rebounds for Hancock as the Panthers took a 25-4 lead into halftime and never looked back in a win over Paw Paw on Friday.

Monday, May 13 - American Red Cross, 1131 Conrad Court, Hagerstown, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 13 -  Maugansville Ruritan, 18007 Maugans Ave., Maugansville, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 13 -  Paw Paw Fire Hall, 44 Moser Ave., Paw Paw, W.Va., 1 to 7 p.m.  Tuesday, May 14 -  St. John's United Church of Christ, 215 E. Cumberland St., Clear Spring., 1 to 7 p.m.  Wednesday, May 15 - American Red Cross, 1131 Conrad Court, Hagerstown, noon to 6 p.m.  Wednesday, May 15  - Mather Training Center, 51 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Friday, May 17 -  Williamsport High School, 5 S. Clifton Drive, Williamsport, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Friday, May 17 - Knights of Columbus, 108 W. Stephen St., Martinsburg, W.Va., 1:30 to 6 p.m.  Tuesday, May 21 - Martinsburg Mall,  800 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, W.Va., noon to 6 p.m.

Autom Maxine Statler, 101, of Hagerstown, passed away, Friday, April 19, 2013, at Autumn Assisted Living, Hagerstown. Born May 18, 1911, in Paw Paw, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Stanley R. and Jessa P. (Fletcher) Brill. Mrs. Statler was a homemaker and a member of The First Baptist Church, Hagerstown. She is survived by a daughter, Judith Y. Leggett of Hagerstown; one granddaughter, Lori Lyn Zeger of Williamsport; and three great-grandsons, Zachary, Kevin and Jesse Zeger.

Melissa Moreland's father died not knowing what happened to his 21-year-old daughter who left his home Oct. 23, 1987, and disappeared. Moreland, who today would be 46 years old, was last seen late that night at the former High's gas station in Paw Paw. Her parents believed she would be spending the night with a friend. Over the years, several law enforcement agencies working on the case have investigated a variety of tips. Some of those tips claimed the woman is alive, while others pointed to possible places her remains could be found.

Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part series about missing persons in the Tri-State. The Herald-Mail contacted law enforcement agencies to obtain information about area residents who have been reported missing. Those profiled include Revell Jeeter of Harrisonville, Pa., whose story was published Sunday; Arthur Murray of Williamsport, whose story appears today; and Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty of Bunker Hill, W.Va., and Melissa Moreland, who lived with her parents near Paw Paw, W.Va., whose stories will be published Tuesday.

Editor's note: This is the first of three days of coverage regarding missing persons in the Tri-State area. The Herald-Mail reached out to law enforcement agencies to obtain information about individuals reported missing. They include Revell Jeeter of Harrisonville, Pa.; Arthur Murray of Williamsport; Mary Jean Olshefski-Beatty of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; and Melissa Moreland, who lived with her parents near Paw Paw, W.Va. Their stories will be told Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Heritage 14, Calvary Christian 3 CRESAPTOWN, Md. - Bryce Nigh had three hits and 14 strikeouts to lead undefeated Heritage Academy in a Mason Dixon Christian Conference rout of Calvary Christian on Tuesday. Bubba Kriner had three hits, including a triple, and David Fisler and Ethan Nield had three hits each for the Eagles (6-0, 6-0), who rapped out 17 hits. Zach Nelson had two hits, including a double, for Calvary. Heritage    452    003    -     14    17    0 Calvary    003    000    -     3    5    2 Nigh and Kriner.

In January, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park experienced a significant rockslide near towpath mile 155, just downstream of the Paw Paw Tunnel. While investigating the rockslide, numerous other large rock formations were discovered to be on the verge of collapse. Due to the potential threat of another significant rockslide in addition to the blockage, the towpath area downstream of the east portal of the tunnel will remain closed until the path can be cleared and the remaining rock stabilized.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 GIRLS BASKETBALL Boonsboro 49, Catoctin 44 THURMONT, Md. - Tiffany Bowman had a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds and Boonsboro went on a 15-3 run in the fourth quarter to beat Catoctin in the MVAL Antietam. Kristen Davis had 13 points and four rebounds, Shannon O'Brien had seven rebounds and three steals and Claudia Jenkins had eight points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Warriors (5-3, 3-1).  BOONSBORO (5-3, 3-1)

Thursday, December 13, 2012 BOYS BASKETBALL PAW PAW, W.Va. - Jordan Tosten had 15 points and six steals, while Hunter McKinley had 12 points, five rebounds and four steals as Hancock got its first win of the season by beating Paw Paw 65-42 on Thursday. Tyler Anderson had 14 points and Devin Mitchell grabbed nine rebounds for the Panthers (1-2). Hancock 65, Paw Paw 42 HANCOCK (1-2) Tosten 15, Anderson 14, Faith 2, Edgerton 2, H. McKinley 12, B. McKinley 2, Teeter 6, T. Manning 6, Mitchell 4, L. Manning 2. Totals 30 4-9 65. PAW PAW (1-2)

Juanita Van Horn, 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. The graveside service will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Woodrow Union Cemetery, Paw Paw, W.Va. Arrangements are by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Berkeley Springs.