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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 member of the New Orleans Square Citizens Advisory Committee and a volunteer for Lab Rescue of Oklahoma. John is 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 Sat. May 14 2022

Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office warns businesses of ‘forced sale’ scam

Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott warned business owners about a scam being used to obtain items fraudulently.

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Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office warns businesses of ‘forced sale’ scam

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Broken Arrow Fri. May 13 2022

Sky Ride nixed at Tulsa State Fair

A Tulsa group is fighting back, organizing a petition drive and urging residents to call their county commissioners to fight the decision.

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Sky Ride nixed at Tulsa State Fair

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Broken Arrow event

Fri Jun 10 6:00 pm

Rooster Days Festival Parade

The Rooster Days Festival Parade will start at

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Rooster Days Festival Parade

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Broken Arrow event

Sat Jun 11 12:00 pm

Rooster Days Cornhole Tournament

Get your throwing arm ready to participate in the 5th annual Rooster Days Cornhole Tournament!

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Rooster Days Cornhole Tournament

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Broken Arrow event

Sat Jun 4 7:30 am

Tour de Neighbors - Rolling Away from Hunger

Join us for our 2nd annual family friendly "rolling away from hunger" cycling event benefiting

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Tour de Neighbors - Rolling Away from Hunger

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Broken Arrow event

Thu May 19 9:30 am

Work In BA Career Fair

Broken Arrow area employers from the healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and hospitality sectors are co

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Work In BA Career Fair

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Broken Arrow event

Sat Jun 11 7:30 am

Rooster Days Run

The Rooster Days Run is an annual 5k and Fun

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Rooster Days Run

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Broken Arrow Thu. May 12 2022

Federal report alleges decades of cultural eradication, child abuse, unmarked burials at infamous Federal Indian boarding schools

Oklahoma led the nation with 76 such institutions, some located in Tahlequah, Muskogee, Pawhuska, Sapulpa, Okmulgee and Coweta.

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Federal report alleges decades of cultural eradication, child abuse, unmarked burials at infamous Federal Indian boarding schools

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Broken Arrow Thu. May 12 2022

Work In BA Hosting Career Fair on May 19

Broken Arrow area employers from the healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and hospitality sectors are confirmed to attend.

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Work In BA Hosting Career Fair on May 19

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 11 2022

Gov. Stitt signs Stephen Bernius Memorial Act into law

The measure changes domestic violence laws to allow a broader range of victims to obtain protective orders when they feel they’re in danger.

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Gov. Stitt signs Stephen Bernius Memorial Act into law

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 11 2022

Scenes from Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in Broken Arrow

Perfect weather greeted those who ventured out to attend the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta event this past weekend.

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Scenes from Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 11 2022

Federal jury convicts Broken Arrow woman in 2019 death

A federal jury convicted a Broken Arrow woman Wednesday of voluntary manslaughter stemming from a 2019 incident.

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Federal jury convicts Broken Arrow woman in 2019 death

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