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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 Mon. May 22 2023

Longtime Broken Arrow coach, teacher passes

Harold Eugene Hamilton, a legendary area wrestling coach, passed away earlier this month at the age of 68 in Melbourne, Fla.

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Longtime Broken Arrow coach, teacher passes

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Broken Arrow Mon. May 22 2023

Tulsa man killed in Creek Turnpike crash

Troopers said Randy Taylor, a 25-year-old Indian male, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Tulsa man killed in Creek Turnpike crash

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Broken Arrow Sun. May 21 2023

Broken Arrow installing new meter reader tech

The data collection devices will collect water usage information from the Automated Meter Readers (AMR) installed in three phases and finished last fall.

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Broken Arrow installing new meter reader tech

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Broken Arrow event

Sun May 21 12:00 pm

Rooster Days presented by TTCU Federal Credit Union

Oklahoma's longest-running festival is back for its 92nd year!

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Rooster Days presented by TTCU Federal Credit Union

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Broken Arrow Fri. May 19 2023

Podcast: Excitement building for BAHS graduation

Director of Student Life and Activities Christian Welborn and Broken Arrow High School Principal Crystal Barber discuss all things BAHS Graduation.

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Podcast: Excitement building for BAHS graduation

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Broken Arrow Thu. May 18 2023

92nd edition of Roosters Days in Broken Arrow kicks off today

Oklahoma’s longest-running festival is May 18-21 and promises plenty of music, food, carnival fun and vendors.

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92nd edition of Roosters Days in Broken Arrow kicks off today

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 17 2023

Broken Arrow woman sues school district over graduation plume removal

The suit alleges two BAPS employees attempted to physically remove the plume from her mortarboard in front of her peers, “leaving her distraught and humiliated.”

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Broken Arrow woman sues school district over graduation plume removal

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 17 2023

Broken Arrow City Council tables decision on open seat

If the City Council chooses to appoint someone to fill the open seat, they must do so within 60 days or a special election must be held.

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Broken Arrow City Council tables decision on open seat

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Broken Arrow Tue. May 16 2023

Broken Arrow City Council expected to discuss fate of open seat Tuesday

The City Council is expected to debate the merits of appointing someone or calling for a special election.

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Broken Arrow City Council expected to discuss fate of open seat Tuesday

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Broken Arrow Mon. May 15 2023

Suspects in Broken Arrow homicide identified by police

No information about potential charges was released by authorities.

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Suspects in Broken Arrow homicide identified by police

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Broken Arrow Mon. May 15 2023

Dustin Johnson, Stinger GC lift trophies at LIV Tulsa

In spite of a rain delay and steamy humidity Sunday, pro golfers gave fans all they could want at the LIV Golf Tulsa competition at Cedar Ridge Country Club.

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Dustin Johnson, Stinger GC lift trophies at LIV Tulsa

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Broken Arrow Sun. May 14 2023

3 suspects in custody for Broken Arrow homicide

Police did not release further details about the suspects or victim.

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3 suspects in custody for Broken Arrow homicide

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