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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. 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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Broken Arrow Thu. Dec 22 2022

Broken Arrow, Tulsa metro preparing for arctic blast

Dangerously cold wind chills expected Thursday into Thursday night behind an Arctic cold front with wind chills -20 to -30 degrees F by Friday morning.

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Broken Arrow, Tulsa metro preparing for arctic blast

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Broken Arrow Wed. Dec 21 2022

Creek near Broken Arrow landfill site shows little or no radioactive material: EPA tests

The samples were taken on Nov. 1 from an unnamed tributary of Adams Creek just west of the landfill.

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Creek near Broken Arrow landfill site shows little or no radioactive material: EPA tests

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Broken Arrow Tue. Dec 20 2022

Former CFO at Oklahoma business extradited from Britain to face tax evasion, embezzlement charges

Paul B. Bowker, 60, a British national faces 7 counts of failure to account for and pay over withholding and FICA taxes and 100 counts of bank fraud.

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Former CFO at Oklahoma business extradited from Britain to face tax evasion, embezzlement charges

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Broken Arrow Sat. Dec 17 2022

All Buy Broken Arrow tickets claimed

The Broken Arrow Chamber hosted its annual Buy Broken Arrow campaign drawing to give away $10,000, $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000.

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All Buy Broken Arrow tickets claimed

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Broken Arrow Sat. Dec 17 2022

How to find help: information and resources for those struggling with opioid abuse

Don’t go it alone. There are support networks for addicts and the families supporting their battle with addiction.

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How to find help: information and resources for those struggling with opioid abuse

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Broken Arrow Sat. Dec 17 2022

Bixby police capture bank robbery suspect

Police were called to the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in response to reports of an armed robbery in progress.

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Bixby police capture bank robbery suspect

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Broken Arrow Fri. Dec 16 2022

SUDDEN DEATH: How fentanyl is killing Oklahomans

Here's an outline of the 7-article series from the Broken Arrow Sentinel about the tragedies of fentanyl that families and first responders are facing, and resources for help.

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SUDDEN DEATH: How fentanyl is killing Oklahomans

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Broken Arrow Fri. Dec 16 2022

‘He was the most fun-loving guy’

Known for his big personality and bigger heart, Joseph Solomon died from a dose of 100% fentanyl.

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‘He was the most fun-loving guy’

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Broken Arrow Fri. Dec 16 2022

‘She had a beautiful soul’

After losing her only child, Meagan, to fentanyl poisoning, Michelle Shannon is imploring parents to get more educated about addiction.

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‘She had a beautiful soul’

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Broken Arrow Fri. Dec 16 2022

‘Every day is a struggle’

Gavin Long had been clean for a year but the 24-year-old eventually died in a restaurant parking lot of a fentanyl overdose.

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‘Every day is a struggle’

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Broken Arrow Fri. Dec 16 2022

UPDATE: 9-year-old boy going to Rhema Christmas display hit by car, in critical condition

At 6:36 p.m. officers were called to 1025 W. Kenosha St., in front of Rhema Bible College.

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UPDATE: 9-year-old boy going to Rhema Christmas display hit by car, in critical condition

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