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...

Supreme Court Justice Will Speak at Historical Society

The Virginia Historical Society is presenting Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice.

Top Soldiers Competing to be Warrior of the Year

All of this week, 24 of the U.S. Army’s top soldiers, from commands around the world, have been competing in the Best Warrior Competition at Ft. Lee.

Math Science Center Observes Death of Mandelbrot

Students and faculty at the Math Science Innovation Center noted the passing of a mathematician who died at age 84 over the weekend. The father of fractal geometry.

This is National Lights On After School Day

The Peter Paul Development Center on Church Hill is taking part in what is known at National Lights On After School Day.

Remembering Thalhimer's at the VHS

An event tomorrow at the Virginia Historical Society will celebrate a new book and remember Richmond’s iconic Thalhimer's department store.

Brenco hiring workers at Petersburg plant

Brenco, in Petersburg, is hiring. The company makes tapered roller bearings used throughout the world in the rail industry.

Dominion Gives Grants to Colleges

Dominion Virginia yesterday presented grants to college and universities across its coverage area.

Haitian Priest Visits Richmond

The Priest whose church was hosting a group of young Americans when the earthquake struck Haiti in January is visiting Richmond.

ARWA Eases Water Restrictions

The Appomattox River Water Authority voted yesterday to ease water restrictions for part of Chesterfield County, all of Petersburg and Colonial Heights, and parts of Dinwiddie and Pr. George Counties.

King and Queen County Man Indicted for 2007 Murder

A 41 year old man has been indicted by a King and Queen County Grand Jury for a murder committed four years ago.