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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. Apr 20 2023

Broken Arrow police say shooting death was gang related, searching for vehicle

Detectives have determined a white Ford Fusion was used by the suspects, and it may have damage from bullet holes, BAPD Public Information Officer Ethan Hutchins said.

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Broken Arrow police say shooting death was gang related, searching for vehicle

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Broken Arrow Thu. Apr 20 2023

State lawmakers from Tulsa area congratulate Union math teacher for national honor

Rebecka Peterson from Union Public Schools was named National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers.

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State lawmakers from Tulsa area congratulate Union math teacher for national honor

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 19 2023

Final traffic controls coming for New Orleans Square street project

The final phase of the roadway portion of the project includes the resurfacing of New Orleans Street and Elm Place as those streets lead up to the intersection.

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Final traffic controls coming for New Orleans Square street project

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 19 2023

Broken Arrow police still probing 'complicated' homicide case

BAPD spokesman Ethan Hutchins says investigators believe the shooting victims were targeted and there are no ongoing threats to neighborhood.

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Broken Arrow police still probing 'complicated' homicide case

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 19 2023

Union High School math teacher named National Teacher of the Year

A proud immigrant of Swedish-Iranian descent, Peterson is passionate about making mathematics engaging, relevant and accessible to all students, no matter their background.

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Union High School math teacher named National Teacher of the Year

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 19 2023

City Council re-elects Wimpee for 2nd term as mayor

Mayor Wimpee was elected to the City Council in 2017 and elected by fellow city councilors as Mayor in 2021.

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City Council re-elects Wimpee for 2nd term as mayor

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Broken Arrow Wed. Apr 19 2023

Broken Arrow provides first glimpse of traffic, security plan for LIV Golf event

The Broken Arrow City Council approved a services agreement Tuesday with LIV Golf to provide traffic and safety services when the tournament visits the city next month.

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Broken Arrow provides first glimpse of traffic, security plan for LIV Golf event

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Broken Arrow Alert

Two Broken Arrow High School students announced as 2023 Academic All-State Scholars

John Dobberstein posted an alert on Mon April 17, 2023 11:07 pm

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Two Broken Arrow High School students announced as 2023 Academic All-State Scholars

Broken Arrow Tue. Apr 18 2023

Big things happening at NSU-Broken Arrow

Dr. Eruore Hopkins has been named as Broken Arrow Director of Operations & Community Relations.

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Big things happening at NSU-Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow Mon. Apr 17 2023

1 killed in Broken Arrow shooting, investigation continues

The incident occurred south and east of the intersection of 61st Street and Garnett Road.

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1 killed in Broken Arrow shooting, investigation continues

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Broken Arrow Sat. Apr 15 2023

Tulsa police investigating downtown shooting

Police responded to Fassler Hall, 304 S. Elgin, and encountered a large crowd around the shooting victim.

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Tulsa police investigating downtown shooting

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Broken Arrow Sat. Apr 15 2023

Broken Arrow Public Schools names district teacher, support employee of the year

Thirty-two teachers of the Year were formally introduced, six were named as finalists, and Amanda Bowser was named District Teacher of the Year.

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Broken Arrow Public Schools names district teacher, support employee of the year

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