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.
A 70-year old motorcyclist died Friday night after a crash on Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie County. Troopers also are looking for a hit-and-run tractor trailer driver in another case.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney in Northumberland County has dropped the charges against a man in the case of a bomb threat at the county courthouse in Heathsville a year ago this month.
Good news on the job front in Dinwiddie County. There’ll be a grand opening for a new company this morning at 11 at what was once the Ingram Books building on Weakley Road.
Jeff Kraus has been Chairman of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce since January. He recently surprised business leaders at the chamber’s annual dinner with his support of a regional chamber.
