Secretary of State urges AV ballots to be hand-delivered
By Charles Sercombe As most of us have noticed, mail delivery has slowed down since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. That’s because a number of US postal workers have…
School bond proposal deserves a consideration
Much has been discussed on social media about next Tuesday’s public school bond proposal. The district is seeking voter approval of a bond that will raise $35 million. The cost…
For some on Holbrook, road repair is just one inconvenience
By Charles Sercombe First came the coronavirus pandemic and the shutting down of non-essential businesses. Then came the closing of Holbrook between Lumpkin and Jos. Campau to rebuild the…
Sidewalk cafes are in full bloom in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck bars and restaurants have embraced café culture with a gusto. Several of the businesses have taken up the city’s offer to create sidewalk cafes.…
Dentist pays honor to frontline responders and workers
By Alan Madlane Sami Bilani is a local dentist with a wide open vision. Or is that an “open wide” vision? Well anyway, he’s not the kind of…
Wayne County Treasurer Sabree has earned our vote
We don’t often get involved in endorsing candidates, but we are making an exception in one race. Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree is seeking re-election. He is on the…
School Board vacancy filled
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has a new School Boardmember. And she is one of Hamtramck’s own. On Tuesday evening, the board interviewed six candidates via teleconference. After the interviews…
Huntington Bank is relocating to a new location
By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck landmark building is about to go through a major change. Recently, Huntington Bank announced that it was moving out of its location at…
Police seek information in shooting death
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s second homicide of the year happened early Friday morning. Police say they have little information about the circumstances of a shooting death of a Detroit man…
School Board interviews to start on Tuesday
Update: The following candidates will be interviewed by the Hamtramck School Board on Tuesday, July 14, starting at 5:40 p.m. You can watch the interviews via teleconference. 5:40 p.m. Najib…
