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After two failed payment plans, councilmember makes good on water bills
City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan has had trouble keeping up with his water bills for the past year, and even failed to make good on two payment plans he signed with the city. But now, he’s all caught...
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DPW director admits he’s related to contractor
Department of Public Works Director Steve Shaya Editor’s Note: According to city hall sources, Public Works Director Steve Shaya has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into...
View ArticleIn County Executive race, it’s best to stick with experience
This may not be the most popular political endorsement in the metro area, but when it comes to the race for Wayne County Executive, we’re not inclined for a change. Yes, the last term of Wayne County...
View ArticleCrime Log…7/25/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers July 15-21. Tuesday, July 15 A Mitchell resident said someone damaged his car. At 12:25 a.m. a Sobieski resident was arrested for domestic abuse. At...
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School board election draws a huge field of candidates
Candidates line up Tuesday afternoon shortly before the deadline to file for the School Board election. By Charles Sercombe It’s been a long time since an election for the Hamtramck School Board...
View ArticleOur endorsements for Tuesday’s Primary Election
Next Tuesday (Aug. 5) is the Primary Election, and in many instances, whoever wins the Democratic Party race next week will easily win the November Election. That’s why it’s so important to make your...
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After 94 years, St. Lad’s will be forced to close its doors
St. Lad’s parishioners will soon have to find a new church in Hamtramck to attend. The Detroit Archdiocese is planning to close the church, leaving just two Catholic churches left in Hamtramck. By...
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Controversy over absentee ballots expands outside of Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is not alone in experiencing improper handling of absentee ballots. The city clerk of Dearborn Heights, Walt Prusiewicz, is asking the Attorney General’s Office to look...
View ArticleCrime Log… 8/8/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers July 29-Aug. 4. Tuesday, July 29 At almost 10:30 p.m. a woman was robbed by two men riding bikes while in the 2300 block of Andrus. The suspects fled...
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Closing a bar can be a tall order
Although many in the community want to see Club Aces at 11425 Jos. Campau closed down, it’s up to the state’s Liquor Control Commission to make that decision. By Charles Sercombe There is certainly no...
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For most voters, Primary Election wasn’t worth the effort
Democratic Congressional candidate Hansen Clarke (left) meets with a well-wisher during Tuesday’s Primary Election. Despite previously serving one term in Congress, Clarke came in third place, losing...
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Yes, it’s time to party on JC
Up for a “yacht” race? If so, be sure to stop by the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival in two weeks. By Charles Sercombe It’s hard to believe, but in two short weeks thousands of people will be strolling up...
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Even by Hamtramck standards, this flood was unusual
Monday’s severe rainstorm resulted in citywide street flooding, and predictably, basement flooding. Some 4-1/2 inches of rain fell in four hours in the metro area, causing massive flooding. Photo by...
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City’s cultural variety will be on display this weekend
If you plan right, you can see all four major events happening on Saturday (Aug. 19). By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is going to be hopping this Saturday (Aug. 16). There will be four events going on,...
View ArticleFlooding provides a lesson in need to pay for infrastructure
Monday’s mass flooding in the metro area proved one thing. No matter how much money you spend to modernize your sewer system, Mother Nature still rules. Despite the overwhelming force of Monday’s...
View ArticleCrime Log… 8/15/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 5-11. Tuesday, August 5 At 2 a.m. officers recovered a car that had just been stolen. The recovery was made following a police chase. The suspects...
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Historical marker installed at famed Hamtramck Stadium
Hamtramck School Board President Titus Walters and Linda Forte of Comerica Bank unveil a historical marker for Hamtramck Stadium, home to the famed Detroit Stars of the Negro League, during a ceremony...
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City council vents frustration over emergency manager’s decisions
By Charles Sercombe The gloves are off. It took just a little over a year for city councilmembers to unload on Emergency Manager Cathy Square. Square has been in charge of the city for 14 months after...
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Add one more service you can enjoy at Walter’s Shopping Place
Frank Ayar, the owner of Walter’s Shopping Place, listened to his customers’ wants and needs and decided to open a laundromat next to his store. By Charles Sercombe If you call Walter’s Shopping Place...
View ArticleHamtramck Festival is a great weekend to showcase our city
Well here it is, the end of summer as we know it. While this weekend isn’t officially the last days of summer, the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is a signal for many of us that warm summer days are...
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