John Ogle
John Ogle
John Ogle began his career in broadcast journalism while still in high school. In nearly 50 years on the radio he has worked as a news anchor for the ABC, NBC, and Mutual networks and as News Director of radio stations in Richmond, Miami, Washington, and New York City. After ten years as News Director of WCXR, Alexandria, John returned to Richmond in 1993 and organized The Richmond Times Dispatch Broadcast News Service. In its 12 year history, the network’s programming was heard on 20 radio stations across Virginia. John retired from the Times Dispatch at the end of 2004 but is still heard daily as a freelance Correspondent on WCVE Public Radio and on the ABC Radio Network.

Stories from John Ogle...

FEMA Announces Grant to Replace Louisa Elementary School

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced a grant to help rebuild a Louisa County elementary school destroyed by the August earthquake.

Tragic Petersburg Fire Claims Two Year Old

Petersburg Fire Investigators are still working to determine what caused a mobile home fire early yesterday that claimed the life of a child.

Survey Finds Fewer Homeless in Greater Richmond Area

Twice each year, Homeward releases a census of the number of people who are  homeless in the greater Richmond area on a single day. This year's first snapshot was taken Thursday, January 26th.

Virginians Unprepared for Financial Crisis

A report from the non profit Corporation for Enterprise Development says many Virginians have almost no way to deal with a financial crisis.

You May be Due a Tax Refund, But You Have to File

The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers to refunds for which they may not know they're qualified.

 

 

Government Crackdown on Identity Theft

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department teamed up to fight identity theft and tax refund fraud. The results were instructive and impressive. 

Goochland Supervisors Ask Planning Commission to Resign

Goochland County Supervisors have asked the county Planning Commission members to resign no later than tomorrow. The resignations would be effective April 1st

Peter Paul Center's Amazing Grace Event Tonight

The Peter Paul Development Center will celebrate 32 years of service to children in Richmond's east end tonight at the University of Richmond's Jepson Alumni Center.

Wilder Accountant Says Slave Museum Tax Returns Accurate

An accountant hired by former Governor Doug Wilder says he found no discrepancy in the 2005 tax returns for the U.S. Slavery Museum.

Chesterfield Police Investigating Attempted Bank Robbery

Chesterfield Police are continuing their investigation into an attempted bank robbery on Hopkins Road just before 1 yesterday afternoon.