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...

Flying Chihuahuas, Meet the Flying Squirrels

The Richmond SPCA has a big collection of little dogs about ready for adoption.

Henrico Sets Innsbrook Area Study Meeting

The Henrico County Planning Department will hold a community meeting on a proposed addition to the Innsbrook Area Study.

Virginia Historical Society opens Civil War 150th anniversary exhibit

The Virginia Historical Society will open a new exhibit tomorrow entitled "An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia."  John Ogle reports.

Colonial Heights murder suspect knew his victims

27 year old Matthew Brady, charged with murdering Joseph and Evelyn Bland in their Colonial Heights home, apparently knew the victims

Grant Benefits Dinwiddie Civil War Site

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has awarded a million dollar grant to the Civil War Preservation Trust to buy battlefields and build access trails.

Dominion Power Is Ready For Trouble

Dominion Power has been working through a hurricane for the past two days, testing emergency response systems.

Senator Warner Hosting Roundtable

INTRO: Sen. Mark Warner is in town this afternoon for a roundtable discussion with area small business owners and bankers.

Marching Music’s Major League

Thousands of young musicians and performers tour the country every summer to the delight of tens of thousands of fans. Three of the top Drum and Bugle Corps in the world competed Saturday night in Chesapeake. Marching Music’s Major Leaguers.

Red Cross Making Changes in Tri Cities

The American Red Cross is in the process of restructuring its operations in the Tri –Cities.

Local Film Maker Completing State Project

Actor and award winning film maker Tim Reid is working now on an education film that will be seen by visitors to the State Capitol.