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...

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.

Dinwiddie School Bus Driver Charged After Crash

A Dinwiddie County school bus was involved in a crash yesterday morning. Only minor injuries were reported.

Essex School Chief Seeks $2-Million for Budget

The Superintendent of Schools in Essex County has told the Board of Supervisors the school system will need more than $2-milliion

from the county to balance its budget.

Mecklenburg Drug "Take Back" Scheduled

Illegal street drugs are a problem in Mecklenburg County, and county officials say the out-of-date prescriptions in people's homes are a drug problem, too.

IRS Tips To Make Tax Time Less Taxing

Eleven days remain until the deadline to file our federal income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service is offering tips and free stuff to help us get through it.

Church Minister Charged with Setting Fire at His House

A clergyman from Petersburg has been charged in connection with a fire at his house in Chesterfield and a hate crime investigation that was launched.

Goochland Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

A 67 year old woman from Goochland County has been charged with five counts of animal cruelty.

Theatre VCU Presenting "Sweeney Todd," Not the Musical

"Sweeney Todd" will open Saturday night for six performances at Theatre VCU. There'll also be two afternoon productions for high school audiences.

Shane Moran, as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, prepares to slice into a victi

Richmond County Supervisors Talk Budget

Richmond County supervisors will have a second work session to talk austerity in regard to the budget requests they discussed with County Administrator Morgan Quicke at their work session on March 27th.

Reveley IV Chosen Longwood University's New President

Longwood University has introduced the man chosen after a nine-month search to be its 26th president.