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Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Receiver spokesperson: Divinity eviction notice serves, Monroe's sold, Wintergarden in negotiations
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The fates of three prominent Katherine Mott-owned event spaces in the Rochester area are becoming clearer. Thursday, a lawyer representing the court-appointed receiver in the check-kiting case against Katherine Mott — which was filed in March 2024 — said that Divinity Estate & Chapel has been served an eviction notice, telling the company to vacate, dated January 29. It is unclear if the business has vacated as of Thursday. News 8 has reached out to Mott and has not heard back yet. The website listed on the venue's Facebook page is no longer working. Lawsuit accuses Rochester restauranteur Katherine Mott of $18.9M check-kiting scheme The spokesperson for the receiver also tells News 8 that Monroe's has been sold, and The Wintergarden is currently in negotiations. A more detailed filing that is expected in the coming weeks. In March 2024, the prominent local business owner has been accused of stealing nearly $20 million in a check-kiting scheme. The lawsuit alleged that since February 2024, Mott began 'kiting' checks: using multiple accounts at First Star Bank and others, to artificially inflate the balance of those banks accounts. Katherine Mott-Formicola pleads guilty to check-kiting scheme In December of 2024, Mott pleaded guilty to financial institution fraud and money laundering. The charges come with a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of $1 million, but the as part of the plea agreement, the defense and prosecution are recommending a sentencing range of 78 to 97 months, with a fine of $25,000 to $250,000. Mott can argue for an even lower sentence before a judge, who still has the ultimate authority. Following the initial lawsuit, the courts appointed a receiver to balance Mott's books, to recover as much of the missing money as possible, and to make sure the businesses continued to run as long as possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These are the most underrated restaurants in West Virginia, according to viewers
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — We asked, and you told us. Here is a list of West Virginia's most underrated restaurants in 2025, according to WBOY viewers. In true north central West Virginia fashion, most of the restaurants are Italian American style eateries with a small, hometown kind of atmosphere. This Morgantown eatery on Greenbag Road is more than just a restaurant. According to its Facebook page, it is also a two-story pub and hot spot that offers events and games like trivia and Pokeno every week along with great food and drinks. Its American-style menu includes lunch and dinner with new specials added all the time. Viewers say that it has the best burgers and fries around. Classics is open every day except Sunday with food available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located on Country Club Road, Say-Boys has been around for decades and is known for its broaster chicken, seafood specials, 12-inch hoagies and specialty salads, according to its website. However, it offers a variety of food options with new specials daily, which it updates regularly on its Facebook page. It also offers catering options. 'Take Me Home Country Roads' Super Bowl commercial makes history Located on West Main Street in Grafton, this restaurant has been offering homemade Italian American cuisine since 2009. You can get everything from sandwiches and wings to dinner platters in a family-style atmosphere. Specials are updated regularly on the Gourmet Express Facebook page and a full menu is available on the restaurant's website. Located just outside of Morgantown in Brookhaven, this is far from your average pizza place. Homegrown is known for its massive, unique specialty pizzas—like Crab Rangoon and 'Oh Kale Yeah!' just to name a few—and desserts. It offers regular pizza, sandwich and salad specials, so check the HomeGrown Facebook page before you order to see what's new. This is the perfect place to get lunch in Preston County, with lunch specials for less than $10. The menu includes everything from quality steaks and pastas to humble sandwiches. Monroe's is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. You can find regular updates on specials on the Monroe's Facebook page. Located at the edge of Cathedral State Park along U.S. Route 50 in Preston County, Melanie's offers 'big meals at affordable prices,' according to its Facebook page. Wraps, dinners, soups, salads, sandwiches and breakfast are all on the menu. Melanie's might be one of the only food options in the Aurora area, but according to locals, it's a good one. Custard Stand Chili featured in Google's West Virginia Super Bowl commercial This 'cottage-like' restaurant has been serving home-cooked recipes in the Fairmont area since 1994. Although it has a great selection of sandwiches and dinners, most locals would recommend the daily specials, which include cream chicken over biscuits on Mondays, all-you-can-eat spaghetti on Tuesdays and chicken and dumplings on Saturdays. Check out the Dutchman's Daughter website here. Dutchman's Daughter was the only one of the underrated restaurants above to also be included on a similar list compiled by WBOY in 2023. See other suggestions that just missed being included on the 2025 list here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
