Peacemakers founder reveals his felony past Gene Marrano August 7, 2017 1 minute read The founder of The Peacemakers citizens group that patrols northwest Roanoke says resentment perhaps of his recent public profile has led to criticism – but he’s using that occasion to come clean as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports Share: Post navigation Previous: Science Museum will re-do butterfly gardenNext: Happy Healthy Cooks seeks volunteers Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
