Crime Log …11/15/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Nov. 5-11. Tuesday, Nov. 5 A woman reported her 2004 Pontiac Grand Am was stolen in the area of Sobieski and Casmere. Upon further...
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Holiday season may come with a legal fight for city
The city council cleared the way for someone to set up a nativity scene in Pope Park. But one resident has warned of legal repercussions. By Charles Sercombe If it’s the Christmas...
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Bank robber hits PNC Bank and walks away
Hamtramck police are seeking the identity of this man who is suspected of holding up PNC Bank on Jos. Campau and Caniff. Anyone with information is asked to call (313) 876-7800. By Charles Sercombe...
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Councilmember raises issue of flying more American flags
Councilmember Robert Zwolak wants to see American flags on display more often on the Jos. Campau flagpoles. By Charles Sercombe Should Old Glory get more flying time on Jos....
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Bidding war on Hamtown Farms was ‘David versus Goliath’
Mike Kowalski of the Kowalski Sausage Co. bids on a parcel of city-owned lots but is outbid by Hamtown Farms. Kowalski wanted the garden lots for his business, but declined to say what he planned to do...
View ArticleCrime Log…11/22/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Nov. 12-18. Tuesday, Nov. 12 A man reported to police that he bought a stolen or lost Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet from a store on...
View ArticleAfter decades of sitting empty, city lots can now go on the tax roll
After 40-some years, Hamtramck’s vacant lots can now be taken off the city’s hands and sold. There are about 300 lots that will be auctioned off in the coming weeks. The first...
View ArticleElection winners should take office right after election
Is there any reason why we should have to wait until Jan. 1 before newly elected city officials take office? It seems out of date and against the voters’ wishes for Hamtramck to...
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A tragedy waiting to happen …
School bus drivers say drivers have been ignoring their stop signals when unloading students and blowing by them. By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck drivers, well some of you at least, go back to...
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Teachers a long way from a contract
Hamtramck Public School teachers have held protests during the past several months in frustration as contract negotiations drag on. By Charles Sercombe You can bet there is one thing...
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After decades of waiting, city can now sell lots
A happy bidder wins a city-owned lot at last week’s auction in city hall. The city can now sell off its lots after finally settling a decades-old housing lawsuit. The city hopes to collect $200,000...
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HCAT will honor beating victim known for his care of strays
This backyard on Danforth St. is a refuge for stray cats that assault victim Nick Veselenak had created. Hamtramck’s cat rescue organization, HCAT, has taken over the care of the cats now that...
View ArticleCrime Log… 11/29/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Nov. 19-25. Tuesday, Nov. 19 A man reported that someone attempted to steal his 2007 Honda while it was parked at Holbrook and McDougall....
View ArticleHamtramck has plenty to be thankful for in this holiday season
Hamtramck may be in a financial crisis, but it’s not beaten. The city has plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday. We all can be thankful that the state still has a...
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Hamtramck is not alone in money woes
By Charles Sercombe Add two more metro area communities to the list of financially distressed cities. Gov. Rick Snyder appointed two financial review teams this week to...
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Sale of city lots on hold for now but a bargain is up for sale
A loft project that went bust is now on the market. By Charles Sercombe Round one of the city’s auction of lots has been completed, and now the question is: When will round two take...
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Goodfellows launch their annual food fundraiser
Hamtramck Goodfellows launched their annual food fundraiser on Friday. The group hopes to provide food vouchers for about 250 families. By Charles Sercombe If you see a firefighter in the...
View ArticleCrime Log…12/6/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Nov. 26-Dec. 2. Tuesday, Nov. 26 At about 11 p.m. a man and a woman were arrested following a shooting that originated in...
View ArticleHamtramck Goodfellows need our financial support
This week’s issue of The Review is dedicated to the Hamtramck Goodfellows. The group has been around for over 50 years and has been dedicated to helping the needy during the...
View ArticleWater bills will now come sooner
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to pay for water and sewer services on a monthly basis. The city is switching from billing households every three months to every 30 days. In this...
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