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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.

Coweta Sun. Jan 22 2023

Coweta Public Schools seeks approval of $50.2 million bond issue

The Coweta Public Schools wants to revamp school entrances in three buildings to create a single point of entry to improve security and safety.

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Coweta Public Schools seeks approval of $50.2 million bond issue

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Broken Arrow Fri. Jan 20 2023

Tulsa International Airport opens new Ballet Folklorica art exhibit

The exhibit features photography from Torres Fine Art, wardrobe pieces, and history information that highlights Tulsa’s Ballet Folklórico group, Tierra Mestiza.

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Tulsa International Airport opens new Ballet Folklorica art exhibit

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Broken Arrow Fri. Jan 20 2023

Ascension St. John Broken Arrow to open ICU/Progressive Care Unit

The $8 million investment adds nearly 40 jobs to Broken Arrow’s economy.

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Ascension St. John Broken Arrow to open ICU/Progressive Care Unit

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Broken Arrow Thu. Jan 19 2023

Gilcrease Art makes its way to Broken Arrow

The piece titled "An Island of Redbuds on the Cimarron" is the second installment of the community outreach program from the Gilcrease Museum's collection.

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Gilcrease Art makes its way to Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Wed. Jan 18 2023

Union Public Schools to put 5-year, $152 million bond issue before voters

The signature project is a major reconfiguration of Union's 6th/7th Grade Center, the district said.

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Union Public Schools to put 5-year, $152 million bond issue before voters

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Broken Arrow Wed. Jan 18 2023

Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days returns in May for 92nd year

Live entertainment, carnival rides and a variety of vendors will grace Central Park on Main Street for the annual event slated May 18-21.

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Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days returns in May for 92nd year

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Broken Arrow Wed. Jan 18 2023

Broken Arrow approves moratorium on short-term rental apps

The city already has a draft regulatory ordinance prepared that may be considered by the Broken Arrow Planning Commission in February.

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Broken Arrow approves moratorium on short-term rental apps

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Broken Arrow Wed. Jan 18 2023

Stitt launches workforce transformation task force

The taskforce will focus on designing a new workforce delivery system in Oklahoma through creating a single entity responsible for workforce development.

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Stitt launches workforce transformation task force

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Broken Arrow Tue. Jan 17 2023

High school to showcase academic opportunities to parents, students during breakout sessions Feb. 7

Current students/families in grades 8-11 encouraged to attend.

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High school to showcase academic opportunities to parents, students during breakout sessions Feb. 7

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Broken Arrow Mon. Jan 16 2023

Broken Arrow EDC, Work In BA hosting job fair for Baker Hughes employees

Nearly 25 companies from Broken Arrow and the Tulsa region will be ready to meet with over 130 Baker Hughes employees affected by the closure.

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Broken Arrow EDC, Work In BA hosting job fair for Baker Hughes employees

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Broken Arrow Sun. Jan 15 2023

Tulsa man killed in Osage County wreck Saturday

Troopers say George B. Schulz, 49, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban east on State Highway 20 when his vehicle crashed.

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Tulsa man killed in Osage County wreck Saturday

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Broken Arrow Sun. Jan 15 2023

3 people hurt, 2 critically in Creek County crash

Troopers said Essence Henley, 31, of Tulsa Of driving eastbound and departed the roadway while taking an exit near Sapulpa.

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3 people hurt, 2 critically in Creek County crash

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