By RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer on Aug 21, 2012, at 3:02 PM Updated on 8/21 at 3:31 PM
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KTUL chief meteorologist Frank Mitchell announced his resignation Tuesday, effective Sept. 18.
"I regret to inform everyone that as of September 18th, I am resigning my position of Chief Meteorologist at KTUL TV," said the New Jersey native in a letter to viewers, staff and friends. He has been with the ABC-affiliated station since the early 1990s.
"It is not a decision that came easily or quickly. I have been working evenings at Channel 8 for seven years and in television for over twenty years,"
"As anyone that works evenings can tell you, it can be hard to take on that shift with a family at home. I really look forward to being more involved with my kids' activities, maybe even coaching a little baseball.
"Channel 8 is a special place to me. I met Teri here and because of my position here I've met so many people in the community and have made many friends.
"As for my future, I've been hired as a financial advisor for a company here in Tulsa so I look forward still to seeing many of you around town."
Mitchell first broached the idea with KTUL president and general manager Pat Baldwin a few months ago, Baldwin said in a phone interview Tuesday.
"He missed doing things with his son and daughter, Baldwin said. " … it's sad but I do totally get it."
Baldwin said he will conduct a nationwide search for a replacement but "that search could end up right here in Tulsa or it could be with somebody from a different market."
"… I hope to name somebody before the start of the fall season (in September)."
For more on the story, see tomorrow's Tulsa World Scene section.
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