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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 Tue. Oct 10 2023

State inspectors discover thousands of illegal marijuana plants, arrest 2

OMMA inspectors found more than 4,600 marijuana plants and more than 470 pounds of harvested marijuana flower and buds.

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State inspectors discover thousands of illegal marijuana plants, arrest 2

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Broken Arrow Mon. Oct 9 2023

Gov. Stitt orders flags to fly at half-staff in support of Israel

Flags will remain lowered until Tuesday, Oct. 10 at sunset.

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Gov. Stitt orders flags to fly at half-staff in support of Israel

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Broken Arrow Sat. Oct 7 2023

Rep. Hern not running for speaker, supporting Scalise, Jordan

Hern said he called, texted or met in person with all 211 members of the House Republican Conference before reaching his decision.

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Rep. Hern not running for speaker, supporting Scalise, Jordan

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Broken Arrow Sat. Oct 7 2023

Tulsa police talk down suicidal subject on I-244 bridge

Officers were called to 100 S. Pittsburg Ave. at 5:45 p.m. for a suicidal subject who was preparing to jump off the bridge.

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Tulsa police talk down suicidal subject on I-244 bridge

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Broken Arrow Fri. Oct 6 2023

Bixby man sentenced to life for role in Broken Arrow double murder

U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced Hunter Isaiah Hobbs, 22, to 3 life sentences for felony murder and other charges.

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Bixby man sentenced to life for role in Broken Arrow double murder

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Broken Arrow Fri. Oct 6 2023

Broken Arrow PD looking for hit-and-run suspects

The suspects' vehicle is a 2013 red Dodge Charger with a black stripe. The license plate displayed on the vehicle is Oklahoma NBN781.

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Broken Arrow PD looking for hit-and-run suspects

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Broken Arrow Thu. Oct 5 2023

Looking ahead at a vibrant month at NSU -Broken Arrow

It’s October here at Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow. It’s been a busy start to the semester and things are certainly not slowing down anytime soon.

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Looking ahead at a vibrant month at NSU -Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Wed. Oct 4 2023

City Council OK’s deal for 12,500-seat Broken Arrow amphitheater

The development is expected to bring upscale entertainment and an economic impact of more than $211 million annually to the Broken Arrow area.

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City Council OK’s deal for 12,500-seat Broken Arrow amphitheater

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Broken Arrow Tue. Oct 3 2023

$71.5 million outdoor amphitheater proposed for Broken Arrow

The $71.5 million development would be located just north of the Broken Arrow Events Park, 21101 E 101st Street South.

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$71.5 million outdoor amphitheater proposed for Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Mon. Oct 2 2023

Black Creek Freedmen win citizenship, Muscogee judge rules

The historic decision opens the door for reinstatement into the tribal nation of their ancestors.

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Black Creek Freedmen win citizenship, Muscogee judge rules

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Broken Arrow Mon. Oct 2 2023

NSU instructor wins prestigious award from libraries association

Tom Rink currently works as an instructor for Library Services at NSU on the Broken Arrow campus.

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NSU instructor wins prestigious award from libraries association

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Broken Arrow Mon. Oct 2 2023

Growing Broken Arrow business finds new home

Goodacre Lawn Care moves into office and warehouse in North Willow Avenue.

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Growing Broken Arrow business finds new home

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