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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 Sat. Sep 9 2023

Owasso police chase ends in Broken Arrow, suspects flee

Owasso police said as of late Saturday morning there had been no arrests made in connection with the incident.

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Owasso police chase ends in Broken Arrow, suspects flee

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 9 2023

News and notes for fall semester at NSU-Broken Arrow

The fall semester is moving full steam ahead here at NSU-Broken Arrow, as students are settled into their new class schedules and all of NSU’s campuses are as busy as ever.

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News and notes for fall semester at NSU-Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 8 2023

Broken Arrow, Norman top list of safest urban areas in Oklahoma for cyclists

Broken Arrow, with a score of 6.7, came in at 112th. That was still higher than Tulsa (6.4), which ranked 136th, and Oklahoma City (5.0) at 240th.

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Broken Arrow, Norman top list of safest urban areas in Oklahoma for cyclists

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 8 2023

Northeastern State University Sequoyah Institute announces 2023-24 series lineup

All performances will be held at the NSU Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. on their respective dates. Individual tickets will go on sale Sept. 12.

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Northeastern State University Sequoyah Institute announces 2023-24 series lineup

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 8 2023

Student arrested for false active shooter call at Tulsa high school

The call forced administrators to lock down the campus and triggered a massive law enforcement response.

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Student arrested for false active shooter call at Tulsa high school

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 7 2023

Bixby police asking for help to ID deceased man

The man’s body was found Sept. 10 along a shoreline in the river near Bentley Park.

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Bixby police asking for help to ID deceased man

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 6 2023

Man arrested on Broken Arrow kidnapping warrant

Michael Hoss held a victim captive for approximately 17 hours and physically restrained the victim from leaving the house, police said.

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Man arrested on Broken Arrow kidnapping warrant

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 6 2023

Fighting for the chief

A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of Jeremy Roberts in his battle in the ICU with a serious illness.

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Fighting for the chief

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 6 2023

Broken Arrow man arrested on child pornography charges

The investigation was generated by an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Cyper Tip from OSBI.

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Broken Arrow man arrested on child pornography charges

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 6 2023

Suspect, only 14, arrested for north Tulsa murder

Keandre Shivers was taken into custody on a charge of first-degree murder.

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Suspect, only 14, arrested for north Tulsa murder

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 6 2023

Fixing ‘roller coaster’ bridge in Broken Arrow to be among first Access Oklahoma projects

Design work is under way to rehabilitate and replace portions of the Creek Turnpike bridges over Haikey Creek, OTA Deputy Director Joe Echelle said.

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Fixing ‘roller coaster’ bridge in Broken Arrow to be among first Access Oklahoma projects

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Broken Arrow event

Sat Sep 23 7:00 am

Wreaths Across America Garage Sale - Broken Arrow

The proceeds from this sale will go towards the Wreaths Acro

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Wreaths Across America Garage Sale - Broken Arrow

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