The Mickey Mathews Mysteries from local novelists returns Gene Marrano December 29, 2023 1 min read Jim Sargent – courtesy photo A retired Virginia Western Community College history professor has not stopped working – he has now released a seventh novel in a series that’s followed its hero from just before the Pearl Harbor attack. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Free admission, parking at Virginia’s State Parks on MondayNext: Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb on his new Doctorate – and gun violence prevention Related Stories 1 min read September is National Recovery Month Denise Membreno September 18, 2025 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025