The following resolution was passed by Independence Township officials in honor of the 75 anniversary of The Clarkston News:

Whereas, The Clarkston News has been Independence Township’s ‘hometown? newspaper since its first edition in 1929; and
Whereas, The Clarkston News has served the community with continuous weekly publications since 1929 with reports of community activities, school information, government decisions, public and legal notices, election coverage, sports and personals; and
Whereas, James A. Sherman has been The Clarkston News? publisher and owner for 50 years, expanding (with the assistance of his family) the Sherman Publications to serve even more areas in Oakland County; and
Whereas, because of this commitment The Clarkston News has received numerous awards from press associations and other groups;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees does hereby congratulate The Clarkston News on obtaining the distinctive achievement of serving the citizens of our community for 75 years; and
Be it further resolved that the Board of Trustees applauds the accomplishments of Sherman Publications, especially James A. Sherman and his wife, Hazel, for their 50 years of service to Independence Township.
I, Shelagh VanderVeen, duly elected Clerk of The Charter Township of Independence, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted by the Independence Township Board of Trustees, Oakland County, Michigan, at a regular meeting held on April 19, 2005.
Shelagh VanderVeen
Township Clerk