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John Dobberstein

Editor

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. Aug 22 2023

Blaze damages Shanghai buffet in Broken Arrow

The fire started in the duct work and sores to the attic.

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Blaze damages Shanghai buffet in Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Mon. Aug 21 2023

OK2A president taken to task over anti-gay comments

Scott Presler, a Republican activist, is expected to visit Tulsa Aug. 23-25 to motivate grassroots political activity.

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OK2A president taken to task over anti-gay comments

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Broken Arrow Mon. Aug 21 2023

Special Report: Parents see own health spiral as kids’ mental illnesses worsen

A national shortage of mental health care providers and affordable care has exacerbated the strain on parents, who are often the primary caregivers.

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Special Report: Parents see own health spiral as kids’ mental illnesses worsen

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Broken Arrow event

Sat Sep 30 9:00 am

Broken Arrow Rose Festival

The annual Broken Arrow Rose Festival is back and combining forces with the Chalk It Up!

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Broken Arrow Rose Festival

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Broken Arrow event

Fri Sep 29 5:00 pm

Broken Arrow Rose Festival

The annual Broken Arrow Rose Festival is back and combining forces with the Chalk It Up!

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Broken Arrow Rose Festival

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Broken Arrow Sun. Aug 20 2023

Wagoner man seriously injured in car vs. train accident

Stephen Atchley, 70, was flown by Survival Group Life Flight to Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa with head and trunk internal injuries.

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Wagoner man seriously injured in car vs. train accident

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Broken Arrow event

Thu Aug 31 9:00 am

Illicit Drug & Fentanyl Awareness Rally

A rally to promote awareness of the pitfalls of illicit drugs and fentanyl in the Tulsa area will be held at 9 a.m.

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Illicit Drug & Fentanyl Awareness Rally

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Broken Arrow Sun. Aug 20 2023

Delta announces new nonstop service from TUL to NYC's LaGuardia

With the announcement the airline will have a total of three nonstop destinations served from Tulsa, with the others being Atlanta and Salt Lake City.

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Delta announces new nonstop service from TUL to NYC's LaGuardia

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Broken Arrow Sat. Aug 19 2023

Drummond announces seminars on Open Records, Open Meetings acts

The seminars will be presented by Thomas R. Schneider, deputy general counsel to Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

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Drummond announces seminars on Open Records, Open Meetings acts

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Broken Arrow Sat. Aug 19 2023

Northeastern State University named to 2023 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

PTK named 208 colleges and universities from across the country to the Transfer Honor Roll this year.

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Northeastern State University named to 2023 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

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Broken Arrow Sat. Aug 19 2023

Downtown Broken Arrow street closure begins Monday for waterline replacement

The city will replace an aging 8-inch cast iron water main with a new 12-inch PVC water main

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Downtown Broken Arrow street closure begins Monday for waterline replacement

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 18 2023

Man who accused of firebombing donut shop pleads guilty

Coby Dale Green, 24, pleaded guilty to malicious use of explosive materials.

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Man who accused of firebombing donut shop pleads guilty

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