Two suspects in attempted armed robbery face life in prison
By Charles Sercombe The three Detroit men who attempted to rob Mike’s Jewelry & Pawn Shop on Jos. Campau last Thursday afternoon had a “game plan,” said Hamtramck Detective Robert...
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In Hamtramck, a year of challenges and ongoing development
Mayor Karen Majewski gives her eighth State of the City Address. By Charles Sercombe In her eighth State of the City Address, Mayor Karen Majewski once again had a little something of...
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After years of tough talk city acts
City contractors turn back on water service to a household on Evaline St. after the property owner paid a long overdue water bill. By Charles Sercombe Remember how for years...
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Mayor Majewski survives tough re-election challenge
Campaign workers and voters collide outside the Hamtramck High School Community Center. By Charles Sercombe It looks like it’s a replay of four years ago for Karen Mayor and mayoral...
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Spending freeze puts a halt to city lot maintenance
Because of a city spending freeze, city-owned lots and buildings are not being maintained. The city acquired this building at Jos. Campau and Goodson where weeds are out of control. By Charles...
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Hamtramck Labor Day Festival will indeed make another return
You’ll be able to get your polka on again this year at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, which runs Aug. 31-Sept. 2. By Charles Sercombe Yes. Yes, that is, there will be a...
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Tax delinquency may come back to bite mayoral hopeful
City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Te, Abdul Algazali By Charles Sercombe This could be a potential game changer in the mayoral election. On Friday (Aug. 9), three days after...
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EM releases financial plan for recovery
Emergency Manager Cathy Square will present her financial recovery plan next Wednesday. By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city employees and property owners are going to have to give up a...
View ArticleAlgazali’s disgrace is continued disrespect to holding office
It’s not surprising that City Councilmember and leading mayoral candidate Abdul Algazali is two years behind on property taxes. He owes over $12,000 on two buildings on Jos....
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Toast of the Town …8/16/13
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events that can be found throughout...
View ArticleCrime Log … 8/16/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 6 through 12. Tuesday, Aug. 6 A man reported that his 2002 Chrysler minivan was stolen while parked in...
View ArticleCrime Log … Thieves are targeting motorcycles and gold necklaces
By Charles Sercombe Hey bikers, better lock up your hog. The Police Department has received several reports in the last few weeks of the thefts of motorcycles, mostly taken from...
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Hamtramck’s election controversies gets attention of local media
City Councilmember Abdul Algazali is Hamtramck's leading mayoral candidate, but he may find himself tossed out of the race because of delinquent property taxes totaling $17,000. By Charles Sercombe...
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City officials reject EM’s financial fix
Hamtramck Emergency Manager Cathy Square presented her financial recovery plan for the city at a recent town hall meeting. A majority of city officials have rejected her plan. By Charles Sercombe...
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Hamtramck Labor Day Festival returns even bigger and better
By Charles Sercombe Hard to believe that summer has flown by. How do we know it’s getting to be around the end of summer? This weekend is the annual Hamtramck Labor Day...
View ArticleCrime Log … 8/30/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 20-26. Tuesday, Aug. 20 A man was arrested on Holbrook after a robbery victim identified him as the suspect....
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Friday night rains cause massive flood throughout city
Kathleen Trusick of Goodson St. points to where her lawn was eroded away from last Friday’s torrential rainfall. Part of her sod fell down into a hole that had been dug where a house will soon be...
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Former Citizen publisher was a pioneer in newspaper industry
Former publisher and owner of The Citizen newspaper, Karen Spang, died last Sunday after a 14-year battle with cancer. By Charles Sercombe In an industry dominated by men, Karen...
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Hamtramck Festival provides a rocking end to summer
Once again, the Polish Day Parade, held on Monday, capped a perfect weekend for the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. By Charles Sercombe By all accounts, it looks like the annual Hamtramck...
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Tax plan rejected by state
The state Treasurer's Office struck down a tax increase that was part of the financial recovery plan submitted by Emergency Manager Cathy Square. By Charles Sercombe...
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