by Kate Shunney
Excavation work at the old Mechem’s gas station in Great Cacapon has been paused as state environmental officials say more cleanup and sampling work is needed at the site.
An underground storage tank that used to serve the gas station was removed in November 2022 as part of a settlement agreement with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
The tank pit, in front of the old gas station along Cacapon…
