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.
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.
Colonial Heights City Council took a long hard look at constitutional offices -- Commonwealth’s Attorney, the court clerks offices, and the city treasurer -- at one of its recent work sessions.
Dinwiddie Supervisors have passed a $41.2 million operational budget saying their aim is to maintain a sense of normalcy for taxpayers as they continue to deal with the slow economy.
Brandon Randleman, the President of the Virginia State University student government association wants a judge to set aside his conviction on a charge of hazing.
