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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 Tue. Sep 27 2022

Broken Arrow to open new Senior Center Annex

City officials and Broken Arrow Seniors will be celebrating the opening of the new Senior Center Annex, located at 1811 S. Main St., with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 4. 

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Broken Arrow to open new Senior Center Annex

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 27 2022

City of Broken Arrow eyeing potential revisions to NOS overlay district

The Broken Arrow Planning Commission approved preliminary plans for a proposed coffee and ice cream shop in New Orleans Square.

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City of Broken Arrow eyeing potential revisions to NOS overlay district

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Broken Arrow Mon. Sep 26 2022

City of Broken Arrow responds to complaints, allegations about cancelled BBQ event

The reason stated by the city cancelling the Everyone’s Favorite BBQ and Hot Sauce festival was inadequate security at the Events Park when the gates opened.

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City of Broken Arrow responds to complaints, allegations about cancelled BBQ event

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Broken Arrow News Tip

Members of Broken Arrow Youth City Council sworn in

John Dobberstein posted a news tip on Mon September 26, 2022 5:10 pm

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Members of Broken Arrow Youth City Council sworn in

Broken Arrow News Tip

City recognizes Marvin Boggs for service on his 100th birthday

John Dobberstein posted a news tip on Mon September 26, 2022 5:03 pm

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City recognizes Marvin Boggs for service on his 100th birthday

Broken Arrow Sun. Sep 25 2022

Tulsa man who evaded child sex abuse allegations for decades charged in Bixby incident

David Joseph Menna has been charged with sexual abuse or exploitation of a vulnerable adult and impersonating a medical provider.

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Tulsa man who evaded child sex abuse allegations for decades charged in Bixby incident

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 24 2022

Broken Arrow, Coweta get $24 million in loans to improve wastewater infrastructure

Public works officials in Broken Arrow and Coweta recently received $24 million in loans for the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to tackle important projects.

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Broken Arrow, Coweta get $24 million in loans to improve wastewater infrastructure

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 23 2022

Man killed by apparent collision with train near Coweta

Troopers said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on the Union Pacific railroad tracks 5 miles south of Coweta.

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Man killed by apparent collision with train near Coweta

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 23 2022

Union High School 2023 graduation date set

Union High School will host graduation for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

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Union High School 2023 graduation date set

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 23 2022

Broken Arrow, Bixby lead new home starts in ‘22

Broken Arrow continues to lead the Tulsa metro area in the number of new home starts in 2022.

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Broken Arrow, Bixby lead new home starts in ‘22

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 23 2022

City of Broken Arrow getting a closer look at street conditions

The consultant will survey and score all 695 miles of the city's streets and provide data that the consultant will use to compile a pavement condition index.

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City of Broken Arrow getting a closer look at street conditions

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 22 2022

FHLBank providing $160,000 for community home in Broken Arrow

FHLBank) has provided a grant of $160,000 to Gatesway Foundation for use toward the construction of a new Community Residential Home in Broken Arrow.

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FHLBank providing $160,000 for community home in Broken Arrow

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