Attorney to mayor: apologize for calling an officer a ‘criminal’
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police investigator Dave Adamczyk is now threatening a defamation lawsuit against the mayor. In a recent city council meeting, Mayor Amer Ghalib said that Adamczyk…
In our opinion … Enjoy a safe and fireworks free holiday
Happy Fourth of July! We hope this holiday weekend finds you in good health and good spirits. Hamtramck has been through a lot in recent weeks and months, with a…
Candidate forum: A night to meet with mayoral, council candidates
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters got a chance to meet with, and hear, candidates for mayor and city council, and one of the top questions posed on social media…
Community leaders silent on Iran bombing
By Charles Sercombe President Trump ran as a “peace” candidate in 2024, and many Arab-Americans in Hamtramck believed that. Trump campaigned to bring an end to the war between Ukraine…
In our opinion: This July 4th holiday be a good neighbor
For many in town, next week will not be much of a holiday. The July 4th celebration will bring on a full assault of fireworks, which — for many —…
Toast of the Town … A message of unity, coney dogs and a celebration
By Charles Sercombe Last Saturday was one of those days in Hamtramck where the city’s motto “the world in two square miles” really hit home. OK, imagine this: the…
Police chief responds to gun recording
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri says the recording of him offering a loaded gun to a female civilian from the police academy was “manipulated.” In an angry…
Special prosecutor still reviewing election allegations
By Charles Sercombe The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office has agreed to review allegations that four city councilmembers, a former councilmember and a resident violated state election law in 2023. And,…
Open meetings? Not in Hamtramck
There appears to be a new rule for anyone who attends a city council meeting. And that is, if Mayor Amer Ghalib finds you “intimidating,” you have to leave. In…
Chief’s offer of a gun: a ‘joke’
By Charles Sercombe The attorney for City Manager Max Garbarino’s lawsuit against the mayor, city council and police chief promised that damaging information would be released in the coming…
