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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 Thu. May 4 2023

Broken Arrow housing study moving forward amid growth, demographic changes

The study will give city staff and the City Council more information about what the city’s housing needs are.

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Broken Arrow housing study moving forward amid growth, demographic changes

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 3 2023

Union Public Schools superintendent named OASA District 5 Superintendent of the Year

Union Public Schools has been Hartzler’s home for 34 years, having served as superintendent since 2013.

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Union Public Schools superintendent named OASA District 5 Superintendent of the Year

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 3 2023

Oklahoma pro golfer Talor Gooch previews LIV Tour coming to Broken Arrow

Talor Gooch of RangeGoats GC heads to Cedar Ridge Country Club at the top of LIV Golf's Individual Standings after winning the individual titles in both Adelaide and Singapore.

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Oklahoma pro golfer Talor Gooch previews LIV Tour coming to Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Wed. May 3 2023

State lawmaker questions court's handling of McFadden bond

Authorities discovered the bodies of McFadden, his wife and her 3 teen-age children Monday afternoon, along with two friends who were present with the family that were also killed.

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State lawmaker questions court's handling of McFadden bond

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Broken Arrow Tue. May 2 2023

Henryetta dealing with grief as murder investigation continues

Students were back at school Tuesday in Henryetta after the bodies of 5 of their classmates and 2 adults were discovered on a property in rural Okmulgee County just a day earlier.

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Henryetta dealing with grief as murder investigation continues

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Broken Arrow Tue. May 2 2023

Crunch Fitness readying construction of fitness center in old Reasor’s building

Crunch Broken Arrow will be constructing a $6 million, 45,000-square-foot gym in the old Reasor’s building at 3701 S. Elm Place.

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Crunch Fitness readying construction of fitness center in old Reasor’s building

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Broken Arrow Tue. May 2 2023

Northeastern State University announces spring commencement details, speakers

The ceremony for all NSU-Broken Arrow colleges will take place on Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the ORU Mabee Center in Tulsa.

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Northeastern State University announces spring commencement details, speakers

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Broken Arrow Tue. May 2 2023

7 people found dead in Okmulgee County field

The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Department says it found the bodies in a field, including missing girls Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16.

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7 people found dead in Okmulgee County field

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Broken Arrow Mon. May 1 2023

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules on Mvskoke ICWA case

Court rules that the child must live on their tribal reservation for ICWA to apply.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court rules on Mvskoke ICWA case

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Broken Arrow Mon. May 1 2023

Important information for BAHS graduation

The following is important information about the 2023 BAHS graduation for Broken Arrow students, parents and patrons.

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Important information for BAHS graduation

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Broken Arrow Sun. Apr 30 2023

2 from Tulsa killed in I-244 accident

The crash happened just after 11 a.m. a quarter mile east of Yale Avenue.

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2 from Tulsa killed in I-244 accident

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Broken Arrow Sat. Apr 29 2023

City of Broken Arrow taking second look at nepotism rules

A group of sworn and non-sworn police officers had brought concerns to Second Ward Councilwoman Lisa Ford about someone wanting to become employed in the police department.

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City of Broken Arrow taking second look at nepotism rules

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