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...

Longwood professors post Civil War podcasts

Two professors at Longwood University have launched a unique Civil War Sesquicentennial podcast.

Virginia Tech Researching Bio Oil

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed methods to stabilize bio mass oils that could be used to put bio gasoline on the market very soon.

A Coal Mine Proposal is Challenged

Environmentalists are challenging a planned mountain top removal coal mine in southwest Virginia.

Prince George Police HQ Gets a Makeover

Pr. George County Supervisors have chosen a Midlothian Company to renovate the County Police Department Headquarters.

Community Colleges Set Enrollment Records

The academic year 2009-2010 was a record breaker for enrollment in Virginia’s Community Colleges

Ambulance Authority Offers CPR Training

This year marks the 50th anniversary of CPR. The Richmond Ambulance Authority will mark that milestone on Monday.

Health Care and Jobless Benefits Jeopardized

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.

Federal Money Available for Weatherization Training

The U.S. Department of Energy is sending Virginia $2 million to expand weatherization Training.

High School Graduates Honored

There will be a graduation ceremony at The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center later this morning.

Motorcycle Riders Help Brain Tumor Foundation

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.