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...

Agreement Reached on Reservoir Project

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors and Cumberland County have approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a proposed reservoir project.

No Fluvanna Water Deal for Louisa

Louisa County Supervisors say they’re not going to count on a deal with Fluvanna County to bring water to the Zion Crossroads area and will explore other options.

Petersburg Police Investigating Triple Shooting

Police in Petersburg are investigating an incident that left a woman and two men with gunshot wounds on Sunday night.

Dominion Workers Collect School Supplies

Last week Dominion Virginia Power workers planned to have a party at their Tredegar campus to gather school supplies. They had to cancel.

Arrest Made in Triple Shooting

The only suspect in a triple shooting in Petersburg is in jail.

Theater Camp Benefits Haiti Scholars

The William and Mary sophomore working to bring Haitian College students to study in America left Tuesday for Haiti. He’ll be back in time for a show, On Stage for Haiti, to benefit those efforts.

Western Refinery Suspends Operations

A refinery in Yorktown is suspending operations because of a poor outlook for East Coast reining margins.

Unemployment Remains a Problem

National unemployment numbers released on Friday were disappointing. 131 million Americans don’t have a job.

Fiscal Watchdog Group Praises Health Care Exchanges

The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis has been analyzing aspects of the health care reform legislation, issuing a report today on Health Care Exchanges.

Judge to Hear Council Candidates Case

The Rev. Curtis Harris won a landslide re-election to Hopewell City Council in May. One of his opponents filed a lawsuit.