weill 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Roanoke City Council on February 6th, 2006 Roanoke City Council Agenda Public Libraries Will Offer Heritage Quest Class Roanoke Public Libraries will sponsor "Heritage Quest: Get Connected" tonight at 6 p.m. This one-hour evening class to be held in the Computer Lab of the Main Library at 706 S. Jefferson St. to show you how to get the most out of this family history database. On HQ you will find U.S. census records, abstracts of Revolutionary War pension files, keyword searchable history and genealogy books and an index to magazine and journal articles. Just added this week, search Freedman's Bank records, 1865-1874. This bank was established to serve African Americans. This database is accessible from any computer with Internet access by using your Roanoke Valley library card number. The class is free, but registration is required. For more information and to sign up, call 853-2073 or email [email protected] Roanoke Public Libraries to Teach Navigating the Internet Class There are millions of Web pages on the Internet, but how do you locate the information you want? And more importantly, how can you determine if it is reliable and accurate? In Februray, Roanoke Public Libraries will sponsor "Navigating the Internet," a class to help computer users learn effective use of the Internet. Two sessions will be offered: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Raleigh Court Branch Library (853-2240); and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Main Library (853-2477). This class will give you the tools to become a more successful searcher. The class is free, but registration is required. Contact the host library with questions and to sign-up. Alternate parking for Kazim Temple Shrine Circus The Roanoke Civic Center is proud to host the 48th annual Kazim Temple Shrine Circus Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5. Due to the expected attendance for the Circus, FREE shuttle bus service to the Civic Center Coliseum will be available. Shuttles will operate from the parking garage at the corner of Williamson Road and Tazewell Avenue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition, on Saturday the parking garage at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street will also have shuttle service. Details are as follows: On Friday, February 3, shuttles will begin running at 6:00 pm from the Williamson Rd/Tazewell parking garage. On Saturday, February 4, shuttles will run from both garages, beginning at 9:00 am. On Sunday, February 5, shuttles will begin running at 12:00 pm from the Williamson Rd/Tazewell parking garage. (To get to the Williamson Rd/ Tazewell Ave parking garage, take Elm Avenue Exit 6 off Interstate 5-81 and follow garage directional signs.) Shuttles will run continuously until all guests have been returned to the garages. For more information, please contact the Civic Center Ticket Office at 853-LIVE (5483) or visit roanokeciviccenter.com. Edited February 3, 2006 by weill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2006 February 3rd, 2006 Public Libraries to Hold Special Story-Telling Workshop, Storytime Programs in Februray The Youth Services Department of the Roanoke Public Libraries will offer a storytelling workshop and two storytime programs in honor of African-American History Month. Brenda Brown-Grooms, a storyteller, will teach the workshop and lead the storytime sessions. The program schedule is as follows: • Storytime at Melrose Branch Library, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4 p.m. • Workshop at Gainsboro Branch Library, Thursday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m. • Storytime at Main Library, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 853-2955. Public Libraries, Harrison Museum to Sponsor Gospel Music Program On Saturday, Feb. 25, Roanoke Public Libraries Youth Services Department, in partnership with the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, will host a gospel music program at the Harrison Museum beginning at 2 p.m. Held in honor of African-American History Month, the performance features Exclaim Records recording artists PK, a Roanoke-based, young adult ensemble directed by Wes Witcher. For more information about the program, or for directions to the Harrison Museum, please contact the Youth Services Department at 853-2955. Community School Artwork to be Displayed at Main Library in February The Youth Services Department of the Roanoke Public Libraries' Main Branch will display the artwork of Community School Middle School students throughout the month of February. In honor of African-American History month, the students of Art Teacher Cherry Chapman have created 10 original pieces inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. These pieces will be part of the display at the Main Branch. For more information about the display, please contact the Youth Services Department at 853-2955. Jackson Park Branch Library Will Display Student Art The city's Jackson Park Branch Library will display paintings and drawing work created by the students of Stonewall Jackson Middle School under the direction of Art Teacher Kristin Kidd, from Jan. 25 to Feb. 23. The display will run during the operating hours of the library: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays-9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays-Noon-9 p.m.; Saturdays-9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jackson Park Library is located at 1101 Morningside St., SE, across the street from Stonewall Jackson Middle School. For more information, contact Jackson Park Branch Library at 853-2640. Roanoke Police Department Prepares for Superbowl Sunday The Roanoke Police Department is warning citizens about the dangers of driving while impaired. A roving patrol, targeting aggressive and impaired drivers, will be conducted this weekend. If you plan to attend a Superbowl party, make sure you have a designated driver. In addition to the roving patrol, the Police Department will conduct its weekly radar enforcement, in response to citizen concerns. Beginning the week of February 5, 2006 officers will conduct radar enforcement in the following areas: Templeton Ave., NE - 1500 block Fairhope Rd., NW 9th St., SE Belleville Rd., SW - 1800 block If you have concerns about speeding in a certain area in Roanoke call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-2211. Roanoke Police Department to Host Charity Golf Tournament The Roanoke Police Department is sponsoring the 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics Virginia and the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundations CYCLE Program. The event will be held on June 3, 2006 at the Ashley Plantation Gold Club in Daleville. Shotgun starts are at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A $240.00 entry fee per team includes lunch, refreshments, and cart and greens fees for a team of four. For more information contact Lieutenant Rick Kahl at (540) 853-2085. Clerk shot in ateempted Exxon Robbery, expected to recover A store clerk was shot during an attempter robbery wednesday is expected to recover. Karen Merkey Gallupe, was shot at the Exxon in the 800 block of Orange Avenue NE. No arrests have been made. Gunman holds up Salem auto store Salem Police are investing a robbery Thursday at Advanced Auto Parts in the 1400 block of Electric Road. Police said the man was about 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed about 180 pounds. He was wearing gray pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, a gray ski mask, and black gloves. Call Salem Police at 375-3083 ot Crime Line at 344-8500. Theft in Park 3 Thugs snatched a garmet bag from a man at Elmwood Park, according to Police. On February 2nd, the suspects assaulted him and took his garmet bag, which contained clothes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 Man injured in hit-and-run in Roanoke An 18-year-old man was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Southeast Roanoke on Friday afternoon, police said. The man was hit shortly after 3 p.m. as he was trying to cross Bullit Avenue at Eighth Street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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weill 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2006 Public Meeting Will Allow Input on Update of Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan meeting to receive public comment and input on the update of the 1995 Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall. A presentation on the Greenway Plan update process and status will begin at 7 p.m., with public input sessions to immediately follow. Information on the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan update is available at www.rvarc.org/greenways. For additional information, please contact Shane Sawyer, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, at (540) 343-4417 or [email protected] or Liz Belcher, Greenway Coordinator, at (540) 387-6060 or [email protected] Source: myroanoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 Roanoke Police Department Hosts Robbery Prevention Seminar The Roanoke Police Department is hosting a Robbery Prevention Seminar on February 16, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hotel Roanoke. This event is open to business owners and employees throughout the Roanoke Valley; and is designed to teach them how to lessen their chances of becoming victims of robbery, and how to react if they are targeted by a criminal. Members of Crime Line will also discuss how their organization works with local law enforcement agencies to reward people who report criminal activity. Anyone with information concerning crime should call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-5959 or Crime Line at 344-8500. Crime Line may offer a monetary reward for any information leading to an arrest. Roanoke Police Department Conducts Drug Investigation The Roanoke Police Department in a continuous effort to address illegal drug activity in the City of Roanoke recently conducted a drug operation that has resulted in 65 indictments and warrants involving 29 people. "Operation Sleeper" utilized an undercover officer who purchased illegal narcotics. Efforts were focused on street level drug dealers working in the following areas: Old Southwest, Hurt Park and the surrounding area. This operation began in August 2005 and continued through December 2005. This is part of the department's continued effort to enhance the quality of life for citizens by getting drug dealers off our streets. In June 2005 the Roanoke Police Department conducted Operation Crackdown and took part in Operation Valley Crackdown. Both focused on the illegal drug trade involving mid to upper level dealers. Operation Valley Crackdown was a cooperative effort involving numerous state and federal agencies. The focus of Operation Crackdown was within the city. Anyone with information concerning this or other crimes should call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-5959 or Crime Line at 344-8500. Crime Line may offer a monetary reward for any information leading to an arrest. Dora the Explorer Live! - Presale Ticket Offer Ahoy! Dora the Explorer Live! is setting sail for Roanoke with an all-new show! Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre (click on the time to order from tickets.com) Saturday, March 25 at 11 am, 2 pm and 5 pm Sunday, March 26 at 2 pm and 5 pm SPECIAL PRIORITY OFFER! Order now before tickets go on sale to the general public on February 13! Mention The Code "DORA" to receive this special pre-sale offer. Visit the Civic Center ticket office, tickets.com or call (888) 397-3100! Discounts for groups of 10+! Call (540) 853-LIVE Join Dora, her cousin Diego, Boots the monkey, and the rest of their friends as they embark on a brand new LIVE musical voyage, DORA'S PIRATE ADVENTURE! They will need the audience to help them navigate the Seven Seas, overcome a few fun obstacles and confront the Pirate Piggies on an exciting trip to Treasure Island. All ends happily onstage with a "yo-ho-ho." Seminar on Parking to Be Held On Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m., a seminar on parking will be held in Room 212 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, located at 108 North Jefferson Street. Hosted by Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and sponsored by the City of Roanoke, this seminar will provide helpful information for businesses, employees, residents, and the general public. Featured panelists will include Bob Bengtson (City of Roanoke Public Works), Sgt. Charles Karr (Roanoke Police Department), Dana Long (City of Roanoke Billings and Collections), Debbie Moses (City of Roanoke Parking), Patrick N. Shaffner (Downtown Roanoke, Inc.), and Mike Waldvogel (private parking operator). Topics for discussion include: • On-street parking, including disabled spaces, loading zones and timed zones • Availability of private and public parking space in the downtown district • New parking initiatives including warning tickets, escalation of fines, booting and Web site information • Validation and discount lunch programs • Parking deck development • Way-finding signage and initiatives There is no cost to attend this seminar and everyone is invited. For more information, please E-mail Kathy Kinsey at Downtown Roanoke, Inc. ([email protected]) or call her at 342-2028, ext. 12. Street Closure: Centre Avenue, NW The westbound traffic lane on Centre Avenue, NW between 1st Street, NW and Jordan Alley will be closed from 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 9, to allow Martin Brothers Contractors to remodel the building on the northeast corner of 1st Street, NW and Centre Avenue. A detour will not be established. East and westbound traffic on Centre Avenue, NW will be able to enter the Gainsboro Parking Garage and its parking lot, and traffic exiting this facility will only be able to exit eastbound toward Jefferson Street. Martin Bros. Contractors will furnish, place, maintain and remove all signs, barricades, etc. For more information, call 853-2686. Alternate Parking for Symphony & Monster Jam this weekend The Roanoke Civic Center is proud to host the Roanoke Symphony with Michael McDonald on Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m., at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. In addition, the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, presented by ClearChannel Motor Sports and Ford trucks will be in the Coliseum on Friday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. FREE shuttle bus service to the Civic Center will be available from two parking garages. Shuttles will begin operating at 5:30 p.m. from the parking garage at the corner of Williamson Road and Tazewell Avenue and from the parking garage at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Monster Jam will also take place on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Shuttles will begin operating at 10:30 a.m., as a "pit party" takes place prior to the show at 11:30 a.m. Shuttles will then begin at 6:30 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. performance. Shuttles will run continuously until all guests have been returned to the garages. (To get to the Williamson Rd/ Tazewell Ave parking garage, take Elm Avenue Exit 6 off Interstate 581 and follow garage directional signs.) For more information, please contact the Civic Center Ticket Office at 853-LIVE (5483) or visit roanokeciviccenter.com. Roanoke Police Department Investigates Robbery The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on February 8, 2006. Officers were called at 10:25 p.m. to Food Lion in the 4300 block of Franklin Rd., SW. The victim stated that a black male walked into the store, brandished a firearm and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information concerning this or other crimes should call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-5959 or Crime Line at 344-8500. Crime Line may offer a monetary reward for any information leading to an arrest. In addition, the Roanoke Police Department is hosting a Robbery Prevention Seminar on February 16, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hotel Roanoke. This event is open to business owners and employees throughout the Roanoke Valley; and is designed to teach them how to lessen their chances of becoming victims of robbery, and how to react if they are targeted by a criminal. Members of Crime Line will also discuss how their organization works with local law enforcement agencies to reward people who report criminal activity. Firewood giveaway postponed Roanoke Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry's firewood giveaway, scheduled for Saturday at Fallon Park, has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. An announcement will be made when the giveaway is rescheduled. For more information, contact: Dan Henry, Urban Forester - 853-1994 Roanoke Police Department Investigates Homicide The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a double homicide. Officers were called on February 10, 2006 at 1:05 a.m. to an apartment in the 2100 block of Tinker Dr., NE. Officers found the bodies of two females. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information concerning this or other crimes should call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-5959 or Crime Line at 344-8500. Crime Line may offer a monetary reward for any information leading to an arrest. Source: myroanoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 (edited) Roanoke Police Department Reminds Citizens of Snow, Ice and Sleet Removal As a reminder to all citizens for todays snow, the Code of the City of Roanoke (Sec.30-16) states that it is the responsibility of the property owner orlandlord to have sidewalks cleared of snow, ice or sleet within three hours after the precipitation has stopped falling. If the snow, ice or sleet has fallen overnight, sidewalks must be cleared by 9:00 a.m. the next morning. Every six (6) hours that snow, ice or sleet is allowed to remain in violation of this section shall be considered as a separate offense. In case there is no occupant of the premises, and the owner or agent cannot be found, the city can have the sidewalk cleared, at the expense of the owner, with a penalty of twenty (20) percent added. Source http://www.roanokeva.gov/deptapps/MyRoanok...bintro?OpenForm Edited February 11, 2006 by weill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2006 Roanoke Police Department Makes Arrest in Robbery and Attempted Robbery An arrest has been made in a robbery and attempted robbery that both occurred on February 12, 2006. Garet Michael Fitzgerald, 30-years-old of Roanoke, was arrested on February 12, 2006 in the 1700 block of Westview St., NW. Mr. Fitzgerald has been charged with attempted robbery in connection with an incident at Community Grocery in the 100 block of Elm Ave., SW. He has also been charged with robbery in connection with an incident at Stop In Food Stores, in the 1800 block of Memorial Ave., SW. No one was hurt in either incident. Charges are pending in another robbery that also occurred on February 12, 2006 at the Wilco Store in the 2100 block of Orange Ave., NE. On a related topic, the Roanoke Police Department is hosting a Robbery Prevention Seminar on February 16, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hotel Roanoke. This event is open to business owners and employees throughout the Roanoke Valley; and is designed to teach them how to lessen their chances of becoming victims of robbery, and how to react if they are targeted by a criminal. Members of Crime Line will also discuss how their organization works with local law enforcement agencies to reward people who report criminal activity. Source: " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2006 (edited) City Council Agenda - February 21, 2006 Firewood giveaway Feb. 25 Roanoke Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry will give away firewood-quality wood from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Fallon Park. The wood has not been cut or split, and a loader will be available. Those interested should bring a pickup truck or large vehicle and enter the park on the Wise Avenue side through the Tinker Creek Greenway parking lot. All material is intended for end users, not for sale. For more information, contact: Dan Henry, Urban Forester - 853-1994 Street Closure: Ferdinand Avenue, SW The Western Virginia Water Authority will close Ferdinand Avenue, SW, between Elm Avenue and 10th Street, from 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, until 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, to make repairs to a sanitary sewer line. East and westbound traffic on Elm Avenue will be detoured north on 5th Street to Campbell Avenue; then west on Campbell Avenue to 10th Street and then south on 10th Street to Ferdinand Avenue. A detour for eastbound traffic on Ferdinand Avenue approaching 10th Street will not be established; however, drivers can use the established detour in reverse. The Western Virginia Water Authority will furnish, place, maintain and remove all signs, barricades, etc. to close Ferdinand Avenue. The city will place signs at key locations to notify motorists of this closure and the detour signs. For more information, call 853-2686. Restaurant owner dies Restaurant owner Al Pollard is dead at age 45. Early reports on the cause were unclear, but he apparently passed away in his sleep at his Roanoke home. A sign at the 419 West Restaurant on Electric Road said, Edited February 16, 2006 by weill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevenRocks 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2006 Condloences to family of Al Pollard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2006 Roanoke Police Department Conducts Radar Enforcement The Roanoke Police Department is responding to citizens concerns over speeding. Beginning the week of February 19, 2006 officers will conduct radar enforcement in the following areas: Plantation Rd., NE Gilmer Ave., NW - 1400 block Riverland Rd., SE Brandon Ave., SW - 4000 block If you have concerns about speeding in a certain area in Roanoke call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-2211. Source: myroanoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclawsdrive 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2006 roanoke times Roanoke will soon have non-stop flights to Orlando. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 Homicide The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on May 20, 2006. Officers were near the 1600 block of Melrose Ave., NW at approximately 3 a.m. when they heard multiple gunshots. Upon arriving to the 1600 block of Melrose Ave., NW, officers saw a large crowd of people who were attending a private gathering. Eight individuals who were attending that gathering had been shot, one fatally. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information concerning this or other crimes should call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-5959 or 853-2212. Source: Police reports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclawsdrive 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2006 Police now say the sight of the shooting was an illegal club offering gambling, alcohol and food. It was supposedly frequented by some of the biggest drug dealers in Roanoke and might have been in competition with similar speakeasies in the area. roanoke times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the update. Another possible homicide, a homeless person found in the river. Though, recently they have ruled out the possibily of homicide. Edited May 25, 2006 by weill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclawsdrive 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2006 roanoke bear storyA bear was roaming through Old SW. Police were afraid it would wander downtown into 'festival in the park'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclawsdrive 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2006 A Roanoke County police investigation suggests that 16 gangs are present in the Roanoke Valley including the Bloods and the Crips. roanoke gangs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadeho 10 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 roanoke bear storyA bear was roaming through Old SW. Police were afraid it would wander downtown into 'festival in the park'. Mayor Wilder called... he wants your bear for Maymont. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclawsdrive 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2006 Mayor Wilder called... he wants your bear for Maymont. Yeah, he already got one bear from Roanoke, I guess maybe this one could be its brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2006 Man injured in SE Roanoke shooting. A man was injured in a shooting Monday in Southeast Roanoke, police said. Brian Steven Dearing, 24, of Roanoke told officers he was standing outside in the 3400 block of Ventnor Avenue when two men approached him and one of them shot him. Police said Dearing went to an acquaintance's house in the same block before rescuers took him to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Source: Roanoke Times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2006 City Council Meeting - June 5th, 2006 Roanoke Police Department to Hold Charity Golf Tournament The Roanoke Police Department is holding its 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 3, 2006. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Virginia, as well as the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation CYCLE Program. The event will take place June 3 at Ashley Plantation Golf Club. Shotgun starts are 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Roanoke Police Department Conducts Occupant Safety Checkpoint The Roanoke Police Department conducted an occupant safety checkpoint in conjunction with the final day of the Click It or Ticket campaign. The checkpoint was held on June 1, 2006 from 10:50 a.m. to 12:50 a.m. in the 1200 block of Wasena Ave., SW. Only two seat belt violations were found out of 205 cars stopped during the checkpoint. The following citations were written: - 2 seat belt - 1 general equipment violation - 2 expired state inspections - 2 expired state registrations - 5 suspended operators license - 1 traffic offense The Roanoke Police Department also gave away gifts and gift cards to various drivers who were wearing their seat belts. The items were donated by local businesses and utilized as a way of rewarding citizens for wearing their seat belts. Roanoke Police Department Investigates Burglaries The Roanoke Police Department is investigating two burglaries in which a male entered the homes of women. The first occurred on May 12, 2006. Officers were called at 3:14 a.m. to a home in the Southeast zone of the city. The second occurred on June 1, 2006. Officers were called at 5:18 a.m. to a home in the Southeast zone of the city. No one was hurt in either incident, and no property was taken. Police are investigating the possibility of the two incidents being related. The suspect is described as a black male with short hair, between 15 and 23 years old, approximately 5 feet, nine inches tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds. Homeowners are encouraged to properly secure their homes and call police if they notice any suspicious persons or activity in their neighborhoods. Anyone with additional information concerning this or other crimes should call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-5959 or Crime Line at 344-8500. Crime Line may offer a monetary reward for any information leading to an arrest. Roanoke Police Department Conducts Radar Enforcement The Roanoke Police Department is responding to citizens concerns over speeding. Beginning the week of June 4, 2006 officers will conduct radar enforcement in the following areas: 10th St., NE - 1800 block Crescent St., NW - 1100 block 9th St., SE 1600 block Brambleton Ave., SW - 2600 block These locations were chosen as a result of citizens contacting the Police Department regarding concerns about speeding in their areas. If you have concerns about speeding in Roanoke call the Roanoke Police Department at 853-2211. Source: MyRoanoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclawsdrive 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Craigslist has finally come to Roanoke. It seems especially useful for apartment hunting (takes away the advantage large complexes have). craiglist story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevenRocks 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Craig posted to my blog a few times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclawsdrive 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 Craig posted to my blog a few times. So you're the one who convinced him to establish his 'list' in Roanoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weill 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 Street Closure: Norfolk Avenue SE H. T. Bowling, Inc. will close Norfolk Avenue, SE, between Market Street and 3rd Street, SE to install storm and sanitary sewer lines as part of the construction project for the new Art Museum from 9 a.m., Monday, June 26, until 5 p.m., Friday, June 30. Streets to Be Closed for Bike Race On Sunday, July 2, the following streets will be closed between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. for a bike race sponsored by Virginia Amateur Sports: Norfolk Avenue between Third Street, SE and its dead end just west of First Street, SW Salem Avenue between First Street, SW and Market Street, SE First Street, SW, Jefferson Street and Market Street, SE between Salem Avenue and Norfolk Avenue The following streets will be closed to through traffic: Wall Street, Jefferson Street and First Street, SW between Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue Campbell Avenue Closing On Sunday, July 9, Campbell Avenue will be closed between First and Second Streets from 6 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to allow Breakell, Inc. to lift construction materials into the State and City Building, 102 Campbell Ave. Source: MyRoanoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites