A ferry approaches the island fortress of Suomenlinna off the Finland coast.
I took Joe's advance placement government course at Cave Spring and also ran track while he was coaching. I am sorry to see this news, he is gone too soon.
Mike Allen
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Mike Allen is the editorial page editor for The Roanoke Times. His past beats as a Roanoke Times reporter included Botetourt County, Franklin County, courts and legal issues, and arts and culture.
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I’ll confess: I didn’t grow up with a dream of becoming a journalist. Nor, when I became a journalist, did I dream of writing editorials. None…
Mike Allen commented on Roanoke Valley running community mourns passing of longtime coach, official Joe LaRocco
Mike Allen commented on Driver dies in crash on U.S. 220 near Rocky Mount, police say
However, the wreck didn't happen on U.S. 220 Business, so I don't think that resolves the issue...
Mike Allen commented on Driver dies in crash on U.S. 220 near Rocky Mount, police say
Main Street in Rocky Mount is also U.S. 220 Business and has a 35 mile per hour speed limit.
Mike Allen commented on Most students come in person 2 days a week in new Franklin County schools plan
Sept. 8.
Mike Allen commented on CASEY: Thief used postal service to try to steal Blacksburg couple's identities
Thank you for sharing this story; I've just signed up for that USPS service.
Mike Allen commented on CASEY: The world-famous Texas Tavern meets the world's worst business consultant
At the Texas Tavern it's spelled "chile."