Local ump headed to Williamsport to call Little League World Series games Gene Marrano August 13, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Fetch, Wokology owner surprises employee with free carNext: Couple charged with stealing purse at funeral, then stealing vehicle Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025