Bret Smith retiring from Ponca City Public Schools

Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations for Ponca City Public Schools, will retire after 34 years with the school district. His last day will be Monday, Nov. 1.Smith grew up in Pawhuska and attended college in Illinois. He spent three years as an educator for an Illinois school district before moving back to Pawhuska.... Read More.

Newkirk’s Jane Thomas Retiring

Jane Thomas is retiring after many years of service as city clerk and city manager in Newkirk. A reception to honor Thomas will be held this afternoon at the Newkirk Senior Center.The public is invited to attend today’s come -and-go event between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

NOC honors four retiring employees

Northern Oklahoma College honored four employees who are retiring from NOC this year.   Retirees include Deb Garoutte, Mary Skidmore, Laura Marshall, and Jeff Foss.   Normally, retiring employees are honored in May of each year but the ceremony was postponed due to Covid-19.  The ceremony honoring the retirees will be held at a later date.   “Northern appreciates the... Read More.
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Chad Dillingham honored as retiring NOC regent

Outgoing Northern Oklahoma College Regent Chad Dillingham was honored in his final meeting Monday afternoon in Tonkawa at the June NOC Board of Regents meeting.  A proclamation was read in his honor celebrating four years of service to NOC.   NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans thanked Dillingham for his service at Wednesday’s board of regent... Read More.