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...

Commonwealth Memorial Day Ceremony at War Memorial

Governor Bob McDonnell will be the keynote speaker at the Commonwealth Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial.

Child Dies in Crozet Shooting

Police continue their investigation into a tragic shooting that happened around 10 yesterday morning in Crozet.

Redskins Site Construction on Schedule in Richmond

Construction is on schedule for the new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center under construction behind the Science Museum in Richmond. The practice fields have sod and goal posts are already in place.

Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center

Boydton Mayor Asks Mecklenburg for Budget Help

The Mayor of Boydton has asked Mecklenburg County supervisors to increase funding for the financially strapped county seat that lost nearly a quarter of a million dollars in revenue when the state's Department of Corrections closed a prison there.

Town Council Approves $15,000 For Warsaw Playground

The Town of Warsaw hopes to build a public playground. The town council has approved $15,000 to jump start a fund raising initiative.

Three Arrests in Mecklenburg Murder

Three arrests have been made in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old man in Mecklenburg County.

Armed Suspect Arrested in Pr. George

A search that began in Prince George County on Mother’s Day ended in the arrest of a burglary suspect on Wednesday.

Not Guilty Verdict in Shooting Involving Officer and Deputy

The Richmond County General District Court has found a Tappahannock police officer not guilty in the shooting of an Essex County deputy while the two were hunting in January.

Virginia Small Business Owners Mildly Optimistic

How confident are small business owners in Virginia and nationally? Not very, it would seem. The April Index of Small Business Optimism did move up a little over a two and a half point in spite of continuing concerns about taxes, red tape, the cost of Obamacare, and the national budget.

Accused Attacker of Goochland Teacher Goes to Trial June 18

The Henrico man charged with attacking his former girlfriend, a teacher, outside of Goochland Middle School in December will go to trial next month.