Lea Youth League gears up at Melrose Park Gene Marrano June 14, 2023 1 min read Better bonding with the Roanoke Police Department through basketball. That’s the idea behind the Lea Youth Outdoor Basketball League – which returns this Thursday at Melrose park in northwest Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: The RSO rocks Pink Floyd … and Romanian art at the TaubmanNext: Fatal accident in Franklin County leads to arrest Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025