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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026