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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 Breaking News

Broken Arrow police identify couple who perished in murder-suicide

The incident took place Thursday evening in the 2700 block of West Imperial Street in southern Broken Arrow.

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Broken Arrow police identify couple who perished in murder-suicide

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Broken Arrow Fri. Jan 27 2023

2 dead after standoff in Broken Arrow home

The incident occurred in the 2700 block of West Imperial Street in south Broken Arrow.

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2 dead after standoff in Broken Arrow home

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Broken Arrow Wed. Jan 25 2023

Union Public Schools teacher a Top 5 finalist for national teaching award

The Chief State Schools Officers National Teacher of the Year Program identifies exceptional teachers across the country and celebrates their work in and outside the classroom.

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Union Public Schools teacher a Top 5 finalist for national teaching award

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Broken Arrow Wed. Jan 25 2023

GoFundMe set up for Broken Arrow homicide victim

Although police have not officially released the name of the victim, the fundraiser page identified him as 16-year-old Dacari Green.

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GoFundMe set up for Broken Arrow homicide victim

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Broken Arrow Wed. Jan 25 2023

Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow to host spring 2023 Biology and Chemistry Seminar Series

The series will kick off on Jan. 27 with faculty presentations about research at NSU-Broken Arrow.

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Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow to host spring 2023 Biology and Chemistry Seminar Series

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Broken Arrow Tue. Jan 24 2023

Tulsa man injured in I-44 crash Tuesday

The vehicle headed eastbound on the Turner Turnpike made a lane change and went off the road.

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Tulsa man injured in I-44 crash Tuesday

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Broken Arrow Tue. Jan 24 2023

Broken Arrow investigating first homicide of 2023

A man was found dead with a gunshot wound in the 1400 block of W. Trenton Ave.

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Broken Arrow investigating first homicide of 2023

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Broken Arrow Tue. Jan 24 2023

Safari Joe’s H20 in Tulsa has new owners

The park’s new name will supposedly be Paradise Brach Water Park LLC.

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Safari Joe’s H20 in Tulsa has new owners

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Broken Arrow Tue. Jan 24 2023

Broken Arrow readies for winter storm

The forecast suggests between 2 to 5 inches of total snow accumulation is possible in our area.

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Broken Arrow readies for winter storm

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Broken Arrow Mon. Jan 23 2023

Broken Arrow’s Innovation District takes a step forward

The Broken Arrow City Council approved a contract with a Tulsa firm that will design the infrastructure elements for the district.

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Broken Arrow’s Innovation District takes a step forward

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Broken Arrow Alert

City of Broken Arrow employees contribute substantial wardrobe to local non-profit

John Dobberstein posted an alert on Sun January 22, 2023 10:16 pm

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City of Broken Arrow employees contribute substantial wardrobe to local non-profit

Broken Arrow Mon. Jan 23 2023

Alleyway improvements coming to Broken Arrow's Rose District

The improvements include resurfacing the alleyway, with asphalt mill and overlay, as well as full depth patches of both asphalt and cement concrete pavements as necessary.

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Alleyway improvements coming to Broken Arrow's Rose District

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