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John Dobberstein

Editor

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 Sat. Dec 31 2022

Broken Arrow to launch door-to-door ‘micro transit’ service

The plan is to start with three vehicles that will provide services similar to Uber for Broken Arrow residents who need transportation around the city, and to downtown Tulsa.

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Broken Arrow to launch door-to-door ‘micro transit’ service

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Broken Arrow Thu. Dec 29 2022

‘Deceived, poisoned, murdered’

Narcan brought Cole Brown back from near death once but he eventually fell victim to the pull of addiction and an unscrupulous drug dealer.

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‘Deceived, poisoned, murdered’

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Broken Arrow Wed. Dec 28 2022

Tulsa airports record strong post-pandemic growth in ‘22

Passenger traffic at Tulsa International Airport was up 27% year-over-year, on a capacity increase of 22%.

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Tulsa airports record strong post-pandemic growth in ‘22

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Broken Arrow Tue. Dec 27 2022

‘We’re in a fight for our lives’

Mexican cartels are pushing fentanyl and fentanyl-laced drugs to the streets of Broken Arrow and Oklahoma, aided by China’s supply of raw ingredients.

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‘We’re in a fight for our lives’

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Broken Arrow Mon. Dec 26 2022

Fentanyl: ‘We are in perfect storm for trouble’

There is seemingly nowhere to hide from the grips of the fentanyl epidemic that has gripped Broken Arrow and much of Oklahoma.

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Fentanyl: ‘We are in perfect storm for trouble’

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Broken Arrow Sun. Dec 25 2022

Broken Arrow Sentinel launching special report on fentanyl’s deadly grip on Oklahoma

This special report details the challenges that fentanyl trafficking is causing for Oklahoma families, first responders, educators and others.

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Broken Arrow Sentinel launching special report on fentanyl’s deadly grip on Oklahoma

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Broken Arrow Sat. Dec 24 2022

Broken Arrow woman indicted on kidnapping charge

Prosecutors said Lacey Dawn Deckard, 43, held an elderly woman against her will in the woman’s home on Sept. 19, 2022.

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Broken Arrow woman indicted on kidnapping charge

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Broken Arrow Fri. Dec 23 2022

Rep. Hern opposes ‘rushed’ spending package

Hern said the bill was drafted behind closed doors and rushed through Congress less than 48 hours before Christmas.

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Rep. Hern opposes ‘rushed’ spending package

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Broken Arrow Thu. Dec 22 2022

NSU education majors give the gift of reading to Broken Arrow elementary students

It was the first time the students were able to work right in their backyard at Broken Arrow’s Rhoades Elementary.

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NSU education majors give the gift of reading to Broken Arrow elementary students

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