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Political groups seeking to rename streets have other agenda
What are we to make of the multiple requests to rename parts of Jos. Campau and Caniff in honor of two deceased Bangladesh state officials? Four political groups appear to be in a contest to see who...
View ArticleCrime Log… 10/24/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Oct. 14-20. Tuesday, October 14 At almost 1:30 a.m. a man was arrested during a traffic stop for driving without a license and being wanted on multiple...
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It’s a tale of two cities for these school board candidates
School Board candidate Mohammad Huda says he lives in both Warren and Hamtramck, according to property and voter records. He’s not alone, so does School Board candidate Nasir Sabuj. Photo from Huda’s...
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Toast of the town … 10/31/14 … A celebration of ‘The Greatest Generation’
Hamtramck Judge Paul Paruk, Nick Frontczak, Jerry Dettloff and Buck Jerzy pose together at a gathering to honor Frontczak’s father, Stanely, who died 25 years ago and served in World War II. When it...
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With a new coach, Cosmos finally have something to celebrate
First-year Cosmos Football Head Coach Donny Scott (right) is shown here running his team through drills. For years the Cosmos failed to win a game – until this year. By Mike Murphy Special to The...
View ArticleMotive for some school candidates is questionable
What a shame. Only seven out of the 15 candidates running for Hamtramck School Board returned surveys we sent them to find out where they stand on issues the district is facing. That just goes to show...
View ArticleCrime Log… 10/31/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Oct. 21-27. Tuesday, October 21 A Detroit resident was arrested during a traffic stop for driving with 29 suspensions and having improper license...
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Breaking news: School Board election results
Center: A man who identified himself as an election challenger looks over the Hamtramck election results in Hamtramck City Hall Tuesday night. The man threatened to “file” for having his photograph...
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The highs and lows of Election Day
School Boardmember Alan Shulgon (left) waits for Tuesday’s election results with his wife and fellow School Boardmember, Hedy (center), and City Councilmember Robert Zwolak. Shulgon lost his bid to...
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Councilmembers meet second batch of city manager candidates
By Charles Sercombe It’s round two in Hamtramck’s hunt for a new city manager. Last Tuesday, city councilmembers were presented with four candidates for the job, and interviewed them over a...
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No change for snow plowing
Emergency Manager Cathy Square has given up on looking for a new contractor for snow plowing service. Platinum Landscaping will once again provide that service. By Charles Sercombe The search is off...
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A tale of two cities continues to grow for city officials
City Councilmember Abu Ahmed Musa poses with his wife, Jaheda, and their children. Musa says he lives in Hamtramck while his wife lives in Warren. Photo taken from Jaheda Ahmed’s Facebook page. By...
View ArticleSearch for a new city manager has gone on for too long
Last week the city council interviewed four candidates seeking the job as city manager. In less than two months state-appointed Emergency Manager Cathy Square will be leaving her post. After her...
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Veterans Day in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Veterans Day was observed once again at PLAV Post 10 here in Hamtramck. Here are scenes from this year’s ceremony.
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Residency question still lingers
Newly-elected Hamtramck School Boardmember Mohammad Huda claims a 100-percent Homestead tax exemption for a house he owns in Warren and yet he also claims to be a resident of Hamtramck. According to...
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Residency question still lingers
Newly-elected Hamtramck School Boardmember Mohammad Huda claims a 100-percent Homestead tax exemption for a house he owns in Warren and yet he also claims to be a resident of Hamtramck. According to...
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Citywide mapping project shows little blight
The results of a citywide mapping project are in, and can be seen online at motorcitymapping.org. By Charles Sercombe The results are in from the citywide mapping project. And there is good news,...
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Schools almost solvent
While the financial picture for the Hamtramck Public School District continues to improve, the district will face financial challenges in the years to come. By Charles Sercombe The financial picture...
View ArticleVoters must decide on candidates who defy credibility
For the past two weeks we have explored a very curious situation. During this past school board election, it came to light that some candidates own houses in another city, and claim to live there...
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It’s Queen of Apostles’ turn to host a ‘Mass Mob’ this Sunday
Our Lady Queen of Apostles will have a surge of visitors this Sunday when the “Mass Mob” movement returns to Hamtramck. By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Catholic Mass Mob Organizers are hoping to...
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