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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. Nov 30 2023

Rainbow trout fishing returning to Broken Arrow Events Park

The city is expanding its trout-stocking program to 1,500 pounds of fish this season.

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Rainbow trout fishing returning to Broken Arrow Events Park

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Broken Arrow Thu. Nov 30 2023

Broken Arrow self-guided Christmas light tour returns

The city’s Self-Guided Light Tour features the best of Broken Arrow’s dazzling lights and festive decorations.

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Broken Arrow self-guided Christmas light tour returns

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Broken Arrow Wed. Nov 29 2023

State officials: Oklahoma no longer ‘wild west’ of medical marijuana

Since 2021, OBN MET Agents have shut down more than 1,000 illegal marijuana farms.

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State officials: Oklahoma no longer ‘wild west’ of medical marijuana

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Broken Arrow Alert

Broken Arrow's Paccar Winch recognized for commitment to veterans

John Dobberstein posted an alert on Tue November 28, 2023 11:11 am

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Broken Arrow's Paccar Winch recognized for commitment to veterans

Broken Arrow Tue. Nov 28 2023

1 person killed in Broken Arrow fire

Fire units from Tulsa, Oak Grove, Catoosa, Verdigris and Rolling Hills also responded to the blaze.

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1 person killed in Broken Arrow fire

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Broken Arrow Tue. Nov 28 2023

UPDATE: CHILD FOUND ... Alert issued for missing teen last seen in Broken Arrow

Gavan Garman was last seen Monday at about 7:45 a.m., wearing a black Hurley jacket, blue jeans and grey-and-white Adidas shoes.

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UPDATE: CHILD FOUND ... Alert issued for missing teen last seen in Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Mon. Nov 27 2023

Ransomware strikes Hillcrest hospitals, other facilities in NE Oklahoma

Ardent said it and affiliated entities became aware of the incident Thanksgiving morning.

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Ransomware strikes Hillcrest hospitals, other facilities in NE Oklahoma

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Broken Arrow event

Sat Dec 2 12:00 am

Broken Arrow Civitans Christmas Parade

Celebrate the holiday season at the Rose District in Broken Arrow with this annual event.

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Broken Arrow Civitans Christmas Parade

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Broken Arrow Sun. Nov 26 2023

GoFundMe set up for victims of Broken Arrow house fire

Williams wants to get her parents into a house rather than a hotel for the coming months while cleanup and repair is done.

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GoFundMe set up for victims of Broken Arrow house fire

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Broken Arrow Sun. Nov 26 2023

Nobody hurt in Broken Arrow house fire

Firefighters encountered heavy fire in the home’s garage extending into the house, work shed and a vehicle.

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Nobody hurt in Broken Arrow house fire

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Broken Arrow Sat. Nov 25 2023

State treasurer criticizes pension system for taking exemption his office exercised

Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ has publicly criticized one of the state’s largest pension funds for taking an exemption to a new law.

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State treasurer criticizes pension system for taking exemption his office exercised

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Broken Arrow Wed. Nov 22 2023

Oklahoma AG issues opinion on state abortion laws

The opinion was requested by four state senators and two state representatives.

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Oklahoma AG issues opinion on state abortion laws

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