Gene Marrano
It’s the end of an era for the Commonwealth Games of Virginia as the president of its parent organization retires on December 3 1st. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
click below to hear much more from Pete Lampman with Virginia Amateur Sports (speaking with WFIR’s Gene Marrano)
After struggling in 2015 to meet or come close to its “Red Kettle” collection target the Salvation Army in Roanoke reports that this year’s donation total exceeded the stated goal of $250,000. The money raised by the Red Kettle Christmas season drive will support various Salvation Army programs – like helping those in need to pay their monthly heating bills. Monica Seiler is the local Salvation Army captain:
Before they break for the Christmas holiday the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are on the road tonight to play the Knoxville Ice Bears – a team they have not beaten yet. Dawgs head coach Sam Ftorek will go to the videotape for motivation – including a recent close loss to Knoxville. Roanoke’s home ice win last Saturday against Fayetteville snapped an 8-game losing streak. The Rail Yard Dawgs are home again next weekend for two games. Click below to hear Sam Ftorek’s recent conversation with WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
