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.
According to the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, Congress left Washington for its Memorial Day recess with unfinished business that could jeopardize jobless benefits for thousands of people in Virginia.
Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Virginia will be taking part Sunday in the annual Ride 4 Kids. It’s a fundraiser for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.