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...

Clarksville Names Town Manager

Clarksville has chosen Jeff Jones as its new Town Manager.

Ninety Student Actors, One Shakespeare Play

The English Speaking Union is sponsoring the 4th annual Bardathon today at Richmond CenterStage. Students from eight area high schools and one of from Russia are taking part.

VDOT Pulls Funds on Chase City Project

The Virginia Department of Transportation has pulled the plug on funding for a reconstruction project in Chase City.

Richmond County Supervisors Hear from Public on Deal

On the Northern Neck, Richmond County supervisors have heard from the public about a proposed deal with Helena Chemicals.

Mecklenburg Names Tourism Director

Mecklenburg County has named a new tourism director.

Petersburg Officer Helps Save Woman and Children

A quick-thinking Petersburg police officer helped save April Genao and her children from a second story apartment fire Tuesday night.

Colonial Heights Treasurer at Odds With City Council

Colonial Heights officials heard from the public last night about restructuring its financial system.

Bon Secours Opens Senior Emergency Departments

Bon Scours Virginia Health System is preparing for increases in patients 65 and older, opening Senior Emergency Services at its St. Mary's and St. Francis Hospitals.

Charged Social Services Worker Has Counsel

A Mecklenburg County Social Services worker charged with felony fraud has a lawyer.

VCU, UR Host Conference on Educational Equity

Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond are hosting a two-day, free conference, open to the public, on the subject of educational equity. The event, "Looking Back, Moving Forward," will consider diversity in race, class, and school boundaries in the Richmond area.