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...

“Project Plant It” Gets Kids Involved for Arbor Day

Tomorrow is Arbor Day, and again Dominion Power is helping elementary students plant trees and learn about the environment.

Body Found in River Believed to be VSU Student's

Two students have been missing since Saturday.  The recovered body has not been identified.

Head-On Collision Driver in US Illegally

The man being held in connection with an allged drunk-driving collision in South Hill is in the United States illegally.

 

 

Wednesday Deadline for Forestry Department Seedlings

Friday is Arbor Day, a traditional time to plant trees. Until Wednesday, seedlings are available from the Virginia Department of Forestry’s online store.

Richmond County Budget Hearing Thursday Evening

There’ll be a public hearing on the Richmond County budget Thursday night at 7:00 in the county meeting room.

Goochland Woman Appeals Animal Cruelty Ruling

Annette Thompson or her attorney will appear in court Monday to set a trial date on five Class I misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty.

Steward School Readies Bryan Innovation Lab

Tomorrow, parents of Steward School students will be on campus for their first look at the new 6,300-square-foot Bryan Innovation Lab.

Two Deaths in I-64 Crash in New Kent

Two men from Chesterfield died late Tuesday night on westbound I-64 in New Kent County.

Richmond County Emergency Services Hiring Two

On the Northern Neck, Richmond County’s Emergency Services will hire two new employees, and EMS Chief Greg Baker says they’ll save money doing it.

Responding to the Unexpected

In the aftermath of Monday’s bombing in Boston, emergency medical personnel instantly organized to identify and treat victims. Richmond Ambulance Authority emergency protocols involve multiple agencies.