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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. Sep 21 2023

Drummond creates organized crime task force targeting illegal marijuana grows

The effort includes the addition of a citizen tip line so suspicious activity related to unlicensed operations can be reported.

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Drummond creates organized crime task force targeting illegal marijuana grows

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 20 2023

City Council extends BA city manager’s contract through ’26

Changes to Michael Spurgeon’s employment contract include a cost-of-living salary adjustment, bonus and incentive payments, and a contract extension.

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City Council extends BA city manager’s contract through ’26

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Broken Arrow Wed. Sep 20 2023

Broken Arrow council OK’s Flock camera system despite privacy concerns

After a 60-day pilot period, the Broken Arrow Police Department will operate under an $18,000 lease agreement with Flock to use the cameras and software in the city.

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Broken Arrow council OK’s Flock camera system despite privacy concerns

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 19 2023

Walters: China influence on schools ‘pressing and deeply concerning’

The hearing hosted by the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce covered the topic of foreign influence in K-12 schools

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Walters: China influence on schools ‘pressing and deeply concerning’

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Broken Arrow Tue. Sep 19 2023

Broken Arrow adjusts safety rules for students, fans attending sporting events

BAPS says the changes were made due to “recent incidents at school sporting events” in the state

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Broken Arrow adjusts safety rules for students, fans attending sporting events

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Broken Arrow Mon. Sep 18 2023

Hill and Beaver re-elected: unofficial MCN election results

Incumbents Principal Chief David Hill and Second Chief Del Beaver were both re-elected after receiving the majority of the votes in their respective contests.

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Hill and Beaver re-elected: unofficial MCN election results

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 16 2023

Broken Arrow gets high ranks for livability from publication

Broken Arrow was ranked between Edmond at number 7 and Norman at number 9.

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Broken Arrow gets high ranks for livability from publication

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Broken Arrow Sat. Sep 16 2023

Broken Arrow teacher wins arts education award

Broken Arrow High School art teacher Kyle Todaro was named as a recipient of the Oklahoma Arts Institute's Transformative Teacher Award.

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Broken Arrow teacher wins arts education award

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Broken Arrow Fri. Sep 15 2023

Gillespie ‘putting faith first’ in OK Senate run

Gillespie told friends, family and supporters the central theme of her campaign is “Christ magnified” as she runs for District 33.

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Gillespie ‘putting faith first’ in OK Senate run

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Broken Arrow police share update on incident between officer, dog

BAPD Chief Brandon Berryhill says the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office has presented the findings of a criminal investigation to the DA's office.

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Broken Arrow police share update on incident between officer, dog

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Bomb threat to Union school investigated

Broken Arrow police determined the threat was likely not credible.

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Bomb threat to Union school investigated

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Broken Arrow Thu. Sep 14 2023

Bond proposal dominates Broken Arrow State of Education address

If passed, the 2023 proposed bond will invest $52 million into BAPS over the next 5 years, a majority of which will fund district operations.

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Bond proposal dominates Broken Arrow State of Education address

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