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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 Thu. Aug 10 2023

Broken Arrow Sentinel named finalist for national journalism award

“Sudden Death: How Fentanyl is Killing Oklahomans” was named a finalist for the Outstanding Coverage Award from LION Publishers.

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Broken Arrow Sentinel named finalist for national journalism award

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Broken Arrow Wed. Aug 9 2023

Severe weather possible tonight, Wagoner County in tornado watch

The tornado threat is less certain, forecasters say, but a couple could spring up with the strongest supercells.

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Severe weather possible tonight, Wagoner County in tornado watch

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Broken Arrow Wed. Aug 9 2023

Rep. Kevin Hern talks fed budget, Taiwan, minimum wage at town hall

The Tulsa Republican representing District 1 covered a number of topics at Tulsa Tech-Broken Arrow.

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Rep. Kevin Hern talks fed budget, Taiwan, minimum wage at town hall

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Broken Arrow Tue. Aug 8 2023

Broken Arrow Public Schools targeting infrastructure with $52 million fall bond issue

The school district said that due to increased valuation, taxes would not go up if the bond issues are approved Nov. 14.

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Broken Arrow Public Schools targeting infrastructure with $52 million fall bond issue

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Broken Arrow Tue. Aug 8 2023

Homeowner shoots intruder in Broken Arrow

Police say the homeowner has yet to be charged and is cooperating with the investigation.

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Homeowner shoots intruder in Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Mon. Aug 7 2023

Guest Viewpoint: Tackling Oklahoma’s workforce challenges

As I visit with business owners, there is one consistent woe they each share with me: available and qualified workforce.

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Guest Viewpoint: Tackling Oklahoma’s workforce challenges

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Broken Arrow event

Sat Aug 12 7:00 pm

Broken Arrow V-J Day Celebration

At 96 years old, Frank Riesinger, one of a handful of surviving WWII Veterans, is actively again preparing to host an

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Broken Arrow V-J Day Celebration

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Broken Arrow Sun. Aug 6 2023

Broken Arrow approves changes to nepotism rules

The revisions approved by the City Council clarify the definition of “immediate family” and provide clarity to some other situations where a conflict of interest could exist.

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Broken Arrow approves changes to nepotism rules

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 4 2023

Broken Arrow Police Department graduates 10 new officers

The recruits began the BAPD academy in January and completed over 1,000 hours of intense training in 28 weeks.

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Broken Arrow Police Department graduates 10 new officers

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 4 2023

City expects construction on Reasor’s in south Broken Arrow to start next month

The 65,000-square-foot grocery is the anchor of the Aspen Ridge Development near the Creek Turnpike and Aspen Avenue.

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City expects construction on Reasor’s in south Broken Arrow to start next month

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 4 2023

NSU’s Turner named Higher Education Hall of Fame inductee

Turner, along with the other 2023 Higher Education Hall of Fame inductees, will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 6.

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NSU’s Turner named Higher Education Hall of Fame inductee

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Broken Arrow Fri. Aug 4 2023

Achieve your dreams for the new school year at NSU-Broken Arrow

NSU offers degrees and certificates, as well as micro-credentials and badges that can help you achieve your dreams through education.

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Achieve your dreams for the new school year at NSU-Broken Arrow

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