Proposed land sale jeopardizes home

 
By Julie Bisbee
Published: May 9, 2008

John Newman has lived in his home in the Deer Creek area of Oklahoma City for nearly 16 years, but a decision by the Commissioners of the Land Office could jeopardize his future on the parcel of land.

Newman is one of two families who live on land owned by the school land office and leased by Burgess Family Farms. The land recently was appraised for sale, and commissioners will decide whether the land where Newman...


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