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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 Fri. Apr 29 2022

Bringing Native American food to the forefront in Broken Arrow

Jacque and Ricky Siegfried’s Nātv on S. Main Street is sharing traditional Native American cuisine, giving diners more cultural and healthy options.

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Bringing Native American food to the forefront in Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 27 2022

Investigators seize 42,000 marijuana plants in drug bust

A search warrant was issued at 29225 Dustin Road tied to an investigation into criminal marijuana trafficking.

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Investigators seize 42,000 marijuana plants in drug bust

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Broken Arrow Tue. Apr 26 2022

Interest in Broken Arrow’s Aspen Ridge development coming quickly, city says

Two national food retailers and a convenience store have shown “significant interest” in the project, where a Reasor's grocery store is already going in.

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Interest in Broken Arrow’s Aspen Ridge development coming quickly, city says

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Broken Arrow Mon. Apr 25 2022

Redistricting to affect Tulsa County voters

Mandatory redistricting efforts have caused some precinct boundaries to change.

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Redistricting to affect Tulsa County voters

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Broken Arrow Sun. Apr 24 2022

Oklahoma Man Gets 12 years for trafficking firearm parts to cartel

Andrew Scott Pierson of Jay admitted to ordering and receiving firearm parts from the U.S. and making automatic weapons in Mexico.

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Oklahoma Man Gets 12 years for trafficking firearm parts to cartel

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Broken Arrow Fri. Apr 22 2022

Human remains found in shallow grave in east Tulsa

A patrol officer assisting the detectives on Wednesday came across evidence of the shallow grave containing human remains.

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Human remains found in shallow grave in east Tulsa

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Broken Arrow Fri. Apr 22 2022

Updated indictment levied against men in Broken Arrow double homicide

Denim Lee Blount and Hunter Hobbs are facing an additional charge of obstruction of justice .

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Updated indictment levied against men in Broken Arrow double homicide

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Broken Arrow Fri. Apr 22 2022

City of Broken Arrow releases traffic plan for BAHS graduation

The city agreed to temporarily close a portion of County Line Road on May 16 between 4 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

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City of Broken Arrow releases traffic plan for BAHS graduation

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Broken Arrow Thu. Apr 21 2022

A Broken Arrow Mother’s Justice

The Stephen Bernius Memorial Act, approved by lawmakers, expands the eligibility for protective orders beyond just blood relatives, romantic partners or married people.

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A Broken Arrow Mother’s Justice

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 20 2022

Broken Arrow ward redistricting panel appointed

The Broken Arrow City Council unanimously approved a slate of 5 people to serve on an advisory council to advise the city on redistricting options for ward representation.

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Broken Arrow ward redistricting panel appointed

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 20 2022

Final plan for New Orleans Square revitalization project approved

Construction is set to begin in June, with the street work itself slated to be done before the Christmas shopping season.

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Final plan for New Orleans Square revitalization project approved

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Broken Arrow Tue. Apr 19 2022

Broken Arrow city councilors to discuss final construction plans for Elm and New Orleans intersection

Construction is expected to start at the beginning of June to maximize the time that students are not in session.

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Broken Arrow city councilors to discuss final construction plans for Elm and New Orleans intersection

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