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.
Science Matters: A report released yesterday by Oceana, a worldwide group focused on ocean restoration, claims the potential of offshore wind power in the Atlantic is far greater than other energy sources.
The musicians who made up the Robbin Thompson Band decided last year that they would reunite and play another concert or two. The result was a new CD and DVD Live at the National.