Ice for hockey leagues in short supply locally Gene Marrano February 27, 2015 1 minute read We are still in the grip of winter so you might assume some are still playing hockey in the Roanoke Valley … but that hasn’t been the case for a month – the ice left town at the end of January … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: With closure looming, postal workers hold out hope Roanoke processing center can remain openNext: 3rd floor balcony at Taubman opening to the public Related Stories 1 minute read 9-year-old girl seriously injured in Roanoke crash Web Staff January 17, 2026 0 2 minutes read Science Museum confirms it will leave Center in the Square by end of 2026 Ian Price January 16, 2026 0 4 minutes read City of Salem officials react to Yokohama Tire imminent closure announcement at Salem plant, with 392 layoffs announced Ian Price January 16, 2026 0