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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. Aug 28 2023

Union bomb threats mirror others reported nationwide

Supt. Kirk Hartzler said schools would be open Monday but facilities would be swept by Union security, administrators, building engineers and other staff as a precaution.

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Union bomb threats mirror others reported nationwide

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Broken Arrow Alert

Broken Arrow Senior Center receives cornhole boards

John Dobberstein posted an alert on Sun August 27, 2023 10:23 pm

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Broken Arrow Senior Center receives cornhole boards

Broken Arrow Mon. Aug 28 2023

ODVA has a new executive director

Slavonic was approved unanimously by the Oklahoma Veterans Commission at a special meeting.

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ODVA has a new executive director

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Broken Arrow Sun. Aug 27 2023

Report: Stitt pushing to eventually eliminate state income tax

Stitt also told Fox Business he hopes to reduce the state grocery tax.

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Report: Stitt pushing to eventually eliminate state income tax

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Broken Arrow Sun. Aug 27 2023

City says new hotel ordinance making an impact

Fiive hotels have received the department’s “Safe Hotel Operator Permit.”

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City says new hotel ordinance making an impact

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Broken Arrow Sat. Aug 26 2023

Broken Arrow man sentenced to life for leading transnational child porn enterprise

U.S. District Chief Judge John F. Heil III passed down the sentence for Cameron Kelly McAbee, 33,

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Broken Arrow man sentenced to life for leading transnational child porn enterprise

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 25 2023

Union Public Schools superintendent addresses bomb threats

In a letter to parents, teachers and staff, Union Public Schools Supt. Kirk Hartzler addressed the ‘serious issue’ of bomb threats that occurred at Ellen Ochoa Elementary.

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Union Public Schools superintendent addresses bomb threats

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 25 2023

Tulsa Police Department investigating after body pulled from Arkansas River

The Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official cause of death.

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Tulsa Police Department investigating after body pulled from Arkansas River

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 25 2023

Northeastern State University named a Money.com 2023 'Best College'

The website analyzed more than 700 4-year colleges to create a list of colleges where students’ tuition money and time is more likely to pay off.

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Northeastern State University named a Money.com 2023 'Best College'

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Broken Arrow Thu. Aug 24 2023

Broken Arrow Athletics announces new members of Hall of Fame

Broken Arrow Athletics is proud to announce five new members to the Hall of Fame.

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Broken Arrow Athletics announces new members of Hall of Fame

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Broken Arrow Wed. Aug 23 2023

TPS Supt. Gist out as accreditation, financial probes loom

Word of Gist’s decision came late Monday of a State Board of Education Meeting to discuss the district’s accreditation status.

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TPS Supt. Gist out as accreditation, financial probes loom

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Broken Arrow Tue. Aug 22 2023

Max Flores, Greg Carr and Brent Carlow join First National Bank of Broken Arrow

Board Chairman Gregory Graham said he is delighted to have Flores, Carr and Carlow on the bank’s team.

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Max Flores, Greg Carr and Brent Carlow join First National Bank of Broken Arrow

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