Franklin County native heads to spring training with Cubs Gene Marrano February 12, 2018 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Peacemakers founder found not guilty on all chargesNext: Update: Shawn Hunter comments after being found not guilty Related Stories 1 min read Bracing for the impact of cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare at New Horizons Gene Marrano August 27, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Valley Collective Response holds International Overdose Awareness Day event at Taubman today Gene Marrano August 27, 2025 1 min read Salem City using survey to shape the downtown area Clark Palmer August 27, 2025