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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 Mon. Sep 18 2023

Hill and Beaver re-elected: unofficial MCN election results

Incumbents Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver were both re-elected after receiving the majority of the votes in their respective contests.

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Hill and Beaver re-elected: unofficial MCN election results

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 16 2023

Broken Arrow gets high ranks for livability from publication

Broken Arrow was ranked between Edmond at number 7 and Norman at number 9.

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Broken Arrow gets high ranks for livability from publication

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 16 2023

Broken Arrow teacher wins arts education award

Broken Arrow High School art teacher Kyle Todaro was named as a recipient of the Oklahoma Arts Institute's Transformative Teacher Award.

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Broken Arrow teacher wins arts education award

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 15 2023

Gillespie ‘putting faith first’ in OK Senate run

Gillespie told friends, family and supporters the central theme of her campaign is “Christ magnified” as she runs for District 33.

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Gillespie ‘putting faith first’ in OK Senate run

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Broken Arrow police share update on incident between officer, dog

BAPD Chief Brandon Berryhill says the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office has presented the findings of a criminal investigation to the DA's office.

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Broken Arrow police share update on incident between officer, dog

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Bomb threat to Union school investigated

Broken Arrow police determined the threat was likely not credible.

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Bomb threat to Union school investigated

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Bond proposal dominates Broken Arrow State of Education address

If passed, the 2023 proposed bond will invest $52 million into BAPS over the next 5 years, a majority of which will fund district operations.

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Bond proposal dominates Broken Arrow State of Education address

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Updated BAPS policy aims to cut down on student vaping, other illegal activity

School officials said there has been a rise in students sneaking tobacco and marijuana contraband into district schools.

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Updated BAPS policy aims to cut down on student vaping, other illegal activity

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Pint-sized comedian to bring big laughs to Broken Arrow

At 3-foot 3-inches, she holds the Guinness Book of World Record as the world’s shortest comedian,

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Pint-sized comedian to bring big laughs to Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Murder convict charged with mysterious ’21 Turley homicides

John Bryan Goode is charged with the murders of Jack Grimes, Dewayne Selby and Dewayne's mother, Glenda Parton.

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Murder convict charged with mysterious ’21 Turley homicides

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 12 2023

Flock cameras help Wagoner County deputies recover stolen vehicle

Joseph Morrison is charged with receiving, possessing or concealing stolen property.

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Flock cameras help Wagoner County deputies recover stolen vehicle

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 12 2023

Opioid prescriptions are down from a decade ago, but regional disparities remain

More than 645,000 people have died from opioid-related overdoses between 1999 and 2021, according to the CDC.

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Opioid prescriptions are down from a decade ago, but regional disparities remain

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