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...

Elderly Driver Dies in Pr. George County Crash

A single car accident claimed the life of a Prince George County woman on Saturday night.

Dumler Survives Another Removal Attempt

Albemarle County Supervisor Christopher Dumler, who entered a guilty plea to sexual battery in January, again has survived an effort to have him removed from office.

Two Alarm Fire at West Point Paper Mill

Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire at a paper mill in West Point.

Second Pr. George County Girl Dies in Alleged Neglect Case

A two-month old girl rushed to the hospital Sunday night from her home in Pr. George County died yesterday at the VCU Medical Center.

Clarksville Budget Includes Real Estate Tax Hike

Sewer rates and real estate taxes will go up in Clarksville if the town council adopts the budget that was proposed last week.

American Youth Harp Ensemble Performs Saturday

The Richmond based American Youth Harp Ensemble will present its 10th Annual Classical Jam on Saturday at the Grace Baptist Church.

Virginia Taking Steps to Change Medicaid

Virginia is taking steps to change Medicaid. Recently members the Richmond Academy of Medicine were briefed on changes already underway.

Dr. Bill Hazel is Virginia's Secretary of Health and Human Resources

Goochland Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

Goochland County deputies continue their search for one of the men they believe was involved in an armed robbery in the western part of the county last week. They’re appealing to the public to help find him.

Quick Arrest in Mecklenburg Business Break-In

Last week, an alert Mecklenburg County deputy, on his way to an early morning alarm at J.B. Jones Store in Blackridge, uncovered a break-in at another business. An adult and a teenager are each charged with three felonies -- attempted breaking and entering, breaking and entering, and grand larceny:

Pr. George Mother Charged With Felony Neglect

A Prince George County woman has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony child neglect.