More on Ballast Point tap room closing with local beer columnist Gene Marrano September 18, 2019 1 min read He writes a monthly beer, wine and spirits newspaper column – and now he weighs in on the imminent Ballast Point Tap room closing. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Gordon Kendall: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: One person taken to hospital after fire in SalemNext: Racist yearbook photo investigation cost nearly $368,000 Related Stories 1 min read Local Colors and CommUnity Arts Reach host 4th Annual African Culture Celebration at Countryside Park Saturday Web Staff August 20, 2025 1 min read Bradley Free Clinic’s first-ever benefit concert comes with future funding in question Gene Marrano August 20, 2025 1 min read African Cultures celebration this weekend, Circle Mirror Transformation at Showtimers next weekend Gene Marrano August 20, 2025