Franklin County native heads to spring training with Cubs Gene Marrano February 12, 2018 1 minute read Major league baseball spring training starts this week and one front office executive for the Chicago Cubs is now a local Hall of Famer as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Peacemakers founder found not guilty on all chargesNext: Update: Shawn Hunter comments after being found not guilty Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0