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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026