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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. May 9 2023

Broken Arrow school leaders remain optimistic amidst education stalemate

As Oklahoma’s state education stalemate and federal grant concerns stretched into May, Broken Arrow school officials are hoping for the best.

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Broken Arrow school leaders remain optimistic amidst education stalemate

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Broken Arrow Tue. May 9 2023

Ground broken on new Reasor's store in Broken Arrow

Company officials stressed the new location will be a next-generation Reasor's experience with an outdoor grill, patio, performing stage for live music and a kids’ playground.

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Ground broken on new Reasor's store in Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Tue. May 9 2023

Broken Arrow Public Schools names new executive director of athletics

Smith comes to Broken Arrow after an impressive seven-year stint as director of athletics at Greenwood Public Schools in Arkansas.

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Broken Arrow Public Schools names new executive director of athletics

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Broken Arrow Mon. May 8 2023

Broken Arrow High School needs your vote for ‘Most Spirited’

Broken Arrow High School has been named a finalist by Varsity Brands for the organization’s School Spirit Awards.

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Broken Arrow High School needs your vote for ‘Most Spirited’

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Broken Arrow Sun. May 7 2023

Broken Arrow Public Schools District Art Show a success

For the first time the event included awards for the district's talented visual art students.

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Broken Arrow Public Schools District Art Show a success

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Broken Arrow Fri. May 5 2023

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Glossip execution

Glossip had been scheduled to be put to death on May 18 despite statements by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond that Glossip didn’t receive a fair trial.

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U.S. Supreme Court blocks Glossip execution

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Broken Arrow Fri. May 5 2023

GUEST VIEWPOINT: One chapter ends and a new one begins at NSU-Broken Arrow

While the end of the academic year certainly signals the closing of one chapter, the possibilities for the next are endless.

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GUEST VIEWPOINT: One chapter ends and a new one begins at NSU-Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Thu. May 4 2023

Vanguard students design prosthetic leg for rescue dog

A few students at Vanguard Academy are creating a 3D prosthetic leg for Kane, a three-legged pup who lost his leg from a coyote attack.

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Vanguard students design prosthetic leg for rescue dog

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Broken Arrow Alert

Broken Arrow sisters sweep school spelling bee

John Dobberstein posted an alert on Thu May 4, 2023 2:54 pm

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Broken Arrow sisters sweep school spelling bee

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