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John Dobberstein

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John Dobberstein is the editor of the Broken Arrow Sentinel and has lived in Broken Arrow since 2014. He is active in Broken Arrow Toastmasters, a former member of the New Orleans Square Citizens Advisory Committee and a volunteer for Lab Rescue of Oklahoma. John is also an avid dog trainer and member of the Tulsa Dog Training Club, and an experienced photographer. John has more than 30 years of award-winning journalism experience spanning publications in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma.

Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 26 2023

Broken Arrow microtransit program looks to kick off early next year

Microtransit is a demand-response service that uses the same technology and interface as Uber and Lyft.

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Broken Arrow microtransit program looks to kick off early next year

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Broken Arrow Mon. Sep 25 2023

Broken Arrow girl takes home golf honors

Evelyn competed in the finals at Champions Houston against the top 14 girls in the region.

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Broken Arrow girl takes home golf honors

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Broken Arrow Sun. Sep 24 2023

BAFD responds to house fire, damage limited

Residents were able to exit the home and one dog was removed during the primary search and given aid.

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BAFD responds to house fire, damage limited

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 23 2023

Broken Arrow police investigating altercation, shooting death

The victim of the homicide was identified as 23-year-old Jorge Santos.

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Broken Arrow police investigating altercation, shooting death

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 22 2023

Broken Arrow officer charged with animal cruelty in dog encounter

William Roy Golden was charged by the Wagoner County District Attorney’s office with animal cruelty and “acts resulting in gross injury/outraging public decency.”

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Broken Arrow officer charged with animal cruelty in dog encounter

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 22 2023

City unveils projects covered under $35 million GO bond

The Series-2023 A Bonds will be the eighth series sold from the 2018 General Obligation Bond election.

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City unveils projects covered under $35 million GO bond

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 21 2023

Coweta city manager resigns, former manager’s recruitment firm surfaces

The Coweta City Council met Monday night to discuss the resignation, which happened Sept. 11.

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Coweta city manager resigns, former manager’s recruitment firm surfaces

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 21 2023

Drummond creates organized crime task force targeting illegal marijuana grows

The effort includes the addition of a citizen tip line so suspicious activity related to unlicensed operations can be reported.

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Drummond creates organized crime task force targeting illegal marijuana grows

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 20 2023

City Council extends BA city manager’s contract through ’26

Changes to Michael Spurgeon’s employment contract include a cost-of-living salary adjustment, bonus and incentive payments, and a contract extension.

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City Council extends BA city manager’s contract through ’26

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 20 2023

Broken Arrow council OK’s Flock camera system despite privacy concerns

After a 60-day pilot period, the Broken Arrow Police Department will operate under an $18,000 lease agreement with Flock to use the cameras and software in the city.

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Broken Arrow council OK’s Flock camera system despite privacy concerns

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 19 2023

Walters: China influence on schools ‘pressing and deeply concerning’

The hearing hosted by the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce covered the topic of foreign influence in K-12 schools

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Walters: China influence on schools ‘pressing and deeply concerning’

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 19 2023

Broken Arrow adjusts safety rules for students, fans attending sporting events

BAPS says the changes were made due to “recent incidents at school sporting events” in the state

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Broken Arrow adjusts safety rules for students, fans attending sporting events

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