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...

Goochland Man Charged After Pursuit

A 30-year-old Goochland man is in jail this morning after running from a trooper on I-64 yesterday.

Ground Broken for Redskins Training Camp

Construction is well underway, but the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Bon Secours Redskins Training Camp took place yesterday on state land behind the Science Museum of Virginia. Correspondent John Ogle was there.

Event to Benefit Chase City Landmark

The MacCallum More Museum and Gardens in Chase City will have an event Tuesday night to let everyone know it intends to remain a part of the community in spite of financial setbacks.

19-Year-Old Dies in Dinwiddie Crash

An early morning crash yesterday on Boydton Plank Road, Route 1 in Dinwiddie, claimed the life of a 19-year-old from Colonial Heights.

Petersburg Officer Charged With DUI in Henrico

A Petersburg police officer will go on trial in Henrico on a drunk driving charge.

Prince George Administrator Presents Budget

Prince George County Administrator Percy Ashcraft has presented his proposed budget to county supervisors.

IRS Coming Down Hard on ID Theft

The Internal Revenue Service is continuing its year long enforcement against refund fraud and identity theft. There are reports that some refunds in Virginia and Maryland have been delayed as a result of ID theft.

VCU Religion Professor Sees Possibility of Latin American Pope

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign at the end of the month. Who will be the next Pope? Correspondent John Ogle talked to an expert.

 J. Andrew Chesnut

Petersburg Councilman Wants Animal Shelter Investigation

Petersburg City Councilman Howard Myers wants the City Attorney's office to conduct a full investigation of the Petersburg Animal Shelter. He says he's been concerned about allegations of animal mistreatment, poor living conditions, and reports of a lack of cooperation with animal rescue groups

Meeting Clears the Air Over Route 17 Bridge

Essex County and the June Parker Marina both are interested in sharing an entry ramp to the proposed Route 17 bridge. Now, it looks like that will happen.

VDOT, the owners of The June Parker Marina, and Essex County are apparently read