The Follansbee Chamber of Commerce held a retirement party at DeeJay's BBQ Ribs and Grille for Noboru "Ricky" Onishi, who has retired from Nisshin Steel after 30 years, including 28 at Wheeling-Nisshin Inc. in Follansbee.
On July 30, parts of downtown Follansbee were left under water after heavy rains and a debris-laden stream bed resulted in Allegheny Creek overflowing its banks into the city streets and local homes and businesses.
During a talk to members of the Brooke County and Weirton Rotary clubs, the Democratic candidate for West Virginia governor said he will draw upon the state's natural resources and other strengths and his experience as a successful businessman to improve its economic climate.