What does 2019 have in store? Let’s take a look
By Charles Sercombe Once again, we dusted off our crystal ball and peered into what the future holds for Hamtramck. Well, hello 2019, you look awfully familiar to last…
New Year starts with a familiar look at city council
By Charles Sercombe It may be a new year but there is one story that keeps repeating here in Hamtramck – almost like the movie “Groundhog Day.” A few years…
Despite local protests, we now face an environmental threat
Several weeks ago community leaders held a protest outside of the US Ecology waste plant, located about a mile east of Hamtramck. Those participating included Hamtramck Public Schools…
A final wrap-up of our ‘Year in Review’ …
By Charles Sercombe Welcome back to week two of our annual “Year in Review.” This week we look back at the last six months of 2018. Next week, it’s back…
The year ahead will be a challenging one
This week is part two of our annual “Year in Review.” There was plenty of good news that happened in 2018 – the partnership between the school district and the…
Part one of our annual ‘Year in Review’ …
By Charles Sercombe Now that 2018 is about to take a bow, it’s time to look at what made the news. As usual, there was plenty to talk about.…
Keyworth will get a new turf
By Charles Sercombe Christmas came early this week for the public school district and the city. On a recent Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 19), it was announced that the Ralph…
Few details being released in shooting death
Update: (Dec. 29, 6 p.m.) Since our last update four hours ago, the Hamtramck Police Department has issued this press release: homicide press release Update: (Dec. 29, noon)…
A discussion must begin now on how to finance public safety
We have stressed this before on this editorial page but some things are worth repeating. City officials must start discussing the city’s long-term financial picture – particularly how to fund…
‘Newsmaker of the Year’ dedicated his life’s work to the community
By Charles Sercombe As usual, picking just one event or person who made a huge impact on Hamtramck for the past year is no easy choice. During 2018…
