Local ump headed to Williamsport to call Little League World Series games Gene Marrano August 13, 2019 1 minute read This is the big one for southwest Roanoke County native Jason Corbett – he earned a “golden ticket” and is heading to Williamsport, Pennsylvania today as one of 16 umpires chosen for the nationally-televised Little League World Series: Share: Post navigation Previous: Fetch, Wokology owner surprises employee with free carNext: Couple charged with stealing purse at funeral, then stealing vehicle Related Stories Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner Web Staff May 7, 2026 RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down Gene Marrano May 6, 2026