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...

Richmond County Administrator Outlines High School Plan

Richmond County Supervisors are going over a memorandum from the County Administrator about funding for a new high school.

Man Dies in Petersburg Crash

The Petersburg Police Department’s accident reconstruction team is investigating a fatal wreck early yesterday on South Sycamore near Ivy.

A Civil War Thanksgiving at Petersburg National Battlefield

WCVE TV is presenting an enhanced version of Ken Burn’s The Civil War as the 150th Anniversary of the conflict draws near. This weekend, The Petersburg National Battlefield is offering a glimpse of Thanksgiving during the siege of the city in 1864.

Downing Bridge Being Repaired

The Downing Bridge over the Rappahannock River desperately needs repair. The price tag approaches $5 million.

High School Musicians Play With the UVa Band

The seventh annual Band Day at the University of Virginia last weekend, gave high school musicians a day to remember and a chance to play in Scott Stadium.

Effort to educate Haitians in US continues

The effort begun by a William and Mary student from Richmond to bring Haitian college students to study in the United States continues.

William & Mary Student on Oprah Show

A William and Mary sophomore from Richmond is in Chicago today taping a segment of the Oprah Winfrey Show that will air on Friday.

Three More Arrests in Hopewell Incident

Three men State Police say were involved in an incident after recognizing a registered sex offender in Hopewell were arraigned yesterday.

Commission turns down oyster gardens

The Potomac Fisheries Commission has decided against allowing oyster farming along piers in the river.

Hopewell’s Police Chief resigns

The Police Chief in Hopewell has resigned after only three years on the job.