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...

Meadow View Could Add 20 New Jobs in Clarksville

Meadow View Terrace in Clarksville is expanding and that could mean as many as twenty new jobs.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

It isn’t a topic that’s always easy to talk about but April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It grew out of women’s  “Take Back the Night” neighborhood marches in the late '70s.

Man Held After Interstate Crash

A 29-year-old Petersburg man is facing a slew of charges as a result of an early morning accident yesterday that followed an attempt to run from state police.

IRS Ready To Help Late Filers

The Internal Revenue Service says it's ready to help taxpayers who realize they’re going to miss the Monday deadline for filing federal income taxes.

Full Circle Theatre Project Organizes for High School Grads

Full Circle Theatre Project grew out of a desire by young performers to expand on what they’d learned at the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community.

Dinwiddie Crash Claims Life

A State Police investigation continues this morning into a deadly crash at dinner time on Tuesday on Route 40 in Dinwiddie County that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man.

Arrests Made in VSU Hazing Incident

Petersburg Police arrested four suspects over last weekend and charged them with hazing.

Man Found Shot Dead in West Petersburg

Dinwiddie County investigators continue this morning to piece together what happened to a West Petersburg man found dead a few feet from his home late Sunday night.

Index Finds Little Optimism Among Small Business Owners

A national NFIB survey that examines ten markers found little optimism among small businesses in March and predicts little growth over the next six months. 

Richmond Shakespeare and Henley Street Theatre Combine

The Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare are joining forces, vowing to work together to be the “cornerstone of classical theatre” in Richmond.