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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 Fri. Aug 19 2022

NSU president welcomes new freshmen class, marks 10 years at university

Late summer showers did not dampen Northeastern State University President Steve Turner’s excitement to welcome hundreds of students on the annual Freshmen Coin Walk on Aug. 9.

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NSU president welcomes new freshmen class, marks 10 years at university

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Broken Arrow News Tip

Mayor Debra Wimpee a finalist for the 2022 Oklahoma Mayor of the Year

John Dobberstein posted a news tip on Fri August 19, 2022 9:08 am

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Mayor Debra Wimpee a finalist for the 2022 Oklahoma Mayor of the Year

Broken Arrow Thu. Aug 18 2022

Union to commemorate stadium complex, fine arts building with $1 admission at first football game

During the halftime program, dignitaries will be recognized, culminating in fireworks at the close of the Union vs. Westmoore game.

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Union to commemorate stadium complex, fine arts building with $1 admission at first football game

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Broken Arrow Thu. Aug 18 2022

Early voting has started for runoff primaries

Early voting began today for the August 23 runoff primary for voters in all seventy-seven (77) counties in Oklahoma.

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Early voting has started for runoff primaries

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Broken Arrow Thu. Aug 18 2022

Child care center opens at NSU-Broken Arrow

The Northeastern State University Broken Arrow campus began offering child care services to students on Monday to make completing a postsecondary degree easier.

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Child care center opens at NSU-Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Wed. Aug 17 2022

Broken Arrow Police Department reports increase in auto thefts

The Broken Arrow Police Department said it’s seeing an increase in auto thefts this year and advised residents on steps to prevent this from happening when possible.

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Broken Arrow Police Department reports increase in auto thefts

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Broken Arrow Wed. Aug 17 2022

Tulsa Skyride takes first step toward National Register of Historic Places listing

The Tulsa State Fair Skyride has been deemed to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places by the Oklahoma Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office.

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Tulsa Skyride takes first step toward National Register of Historic Places listing

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Broken Arrow Wed. Aug 17 2022

Broken Arrow City Council declines to place fireworks ordinance on November ballot

Council members talked at length about enforcement issues with the current laws and the need for any permits or fees.

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Broken Arrow City Council declines to place fireworks ordinance on November ballot

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Broken Arrow Tue. Aug 16 2022

Broken Arrow schools to add more security guards 'as part of long-term safety plan'

The Broken Arrow Public Schools announced Tuesday that it would add more security guards for the district "as part of a long-term safety plan."

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Broken Arrow schools to add more security guards 'as part of long-term safety plan'

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Broken Arrow Tue. Aug 16 2022

Tulsa man chases burglar away with baseball bat

The person who posted the video said the incident happened in “far south Tulsa” and the homeowner is married and has children.

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Tulsa man chases burglar away with baseball bat

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Broken Arrow Tue. Aug 16 2022

Victim of hit-and-run in south Tulsa dies

The man who was struck by a vehicle in south Tulsa during a hit-and-run incident has died.

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Victim of hit-and-run in south Tulsa dies

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Broken Arrow Mon. Aug 15 2022

Broken Arrow Sentinel readership survey: We need your input!

It’s important that the Broken Arrow Sentinel is serving you – the reader.

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Broken Arrow Sentinel readership survey: We need your input!

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