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...

Ecology School on the James Planning Opening

John Ogle in Science Matters

The new James River Ecology School, for students in grades 5 through 12, will have a grand opening event on the 13th of April.

Dominion Resources Education Grants Available

John Ogle in News

School teachers and college faculty in Virginia are eligible for $1.3 million dollars in educational support grants from Dominion Resources Founcation.

Four High School Students Heading for International Science Fair

John Ogle in News

More than 300 students competed in the 21st Annual Metro Richmodn Science Fair Saturday ar Hanover High School.  It's been renamed the Metro Richmond STEM Fair.

 

Mecklenburg School Board Approves Schedule Changes

John Ogle in News

Parents of some Mecklenburg County students were not happy about proposed schedule changes outlined last month by School
Superintendent James Thornton.

Drug Sweep in Hopewell Seeks 54

John Ogle in News

The heat is still on the illegal drug trade in Hopewell. This is day two of Operation Impact.

Elementary Students Explore Mini-Economy

John Ogle in News

On Tuesday, 1,300 elementary school students will be at the Siegel Center to take part in the Mini-Market Economy Day.

UR 5-K for Suicide Awareness

John Ogle in News

University of Richmond students are taking steps for suicide awareness. There'll be a 5-K run Saturday morning to raise funds for the non-profit group Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE).

 

Dinwiddie School Budget Includes Pay Hikes

John Ogle in News

Dinwiddie County School Supterintendent David Clark's budget proposal went to the school board this week. It includes a pay increase.

Model UN Opens Friday at Maggie Walker School

John Ogle in News

Nearly 600 students from schools from Baltimore to Virginia Beach will be in Richmond Friday and Saturday for the 16th Annual Model United Nations Conference, run entirely by students at the Maggie Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies.

"Les Misérables" Opens Tuesday at the Landmark Theater

John Ogle in Community Events

"Les Misérables" opens Tuesday night for an eight-performance run at Richmond's Landmark Theater. Theater goers who've seen the show already may be surprised.