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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 Sat. Nov 4 2023

Woolley family takes fight for grandson Clayton to state capitol

Bill and Lisa Woolley allege DHS caseworkers improperly interviewed their grandson and pushed to remove the grandparents' guardianship rights without due process.

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Woolley family takes fight for grandson Clayton to state capitol

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Broken Arrow Fri. Nov 3 2023

Gov. Stitt reaffirms support for Jewish people after Israel visit

Stitt returned home Friday after a joint trip to Israel alongside Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

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Gov. Stitt reaffirms support for Jewish people after Israel visit

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Broken Arrow Thu. Nov 2 2023

Stitt announces plan to bring sports betting to Oklahoma

The proposal would protect tribal investments in brick-and-mortar facilities but allow Oklahomans to place bets on a sportsbook licensed by the state.

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Stitt announces plan to bring sports betting to Oklahoma

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Broken Arrow Wed. Nov 1 2023

Fired BAPS bus driver gets GoFundMe check

A check worth more than $4,000 was presented by a GoFundMe organizer, Krystal Byrd, to Thomas.

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Fired BAPS bus driver gets GoFundMe check

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Broken Arrow Wed. Nov 1 2023

Broken Arrow, Tulsa firefighters combine on rollover rescue

The truck overturned while working in a construction zone on 193rd East Avenue, just south of East Kenosha Street.

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Broken Arrow, Tulsa firefighters combine on rollover rescue

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Broken Arrow Tue. Oct 31 2023

Deferred sentence for man who shot BA officer draws criticism

Dean Black was slated to go to trial last month but he entered a plea of no contest and received a 1-year deferred sentence.

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Deferred sentence for man who shot BA officer draws criticism

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Broken Arrow Tue. Oct 31 2023

Police searching for suspect in south Tulsa stabbing

The victim told officers that he met the suspect on a dating app called "Grindr" and then met the suspect at the location.

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Police searching for suspect in south Tulsa stabbing

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Broken Arrow Tue. Oct 31 2023

Sen. Bergstrom files Lauria and Ashley’s Law

The legislation is named for Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, 16-year-olds who disappeared in 1999.

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Sen. Bergstrom files Lauria and Ashley’s Law

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Broken Arrow Sun. Oct 29 2023

2 killed in wrong-way crash in Tulsa

OHP said the collision happened at 11:44 p.m. in the westbound car lanes of Interstate 244 just east of Greenwood Ave.

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2 killed in wrong-way crash in Tulsa

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Broken Arrow Sun. Oct 29 2023

Pride of Broken Arrow wins OBA State Championship

This win marks their 21st consecutive state championship and 30th cumulative.

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Pride of Broken Arrow wins OBA State Championship

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Broken Arrow Fri. Oct 27 2023

Sunset Amphitheater looks to put Broken Arrow on the map

Notes Live founder J.W. Roth sits down with Sentinel editor John Dobberstein to talk about the Sunset Amphitheater and the impact it will have.

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Sunset Amphitheater looks to put Broken Arrow on the map

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