Cause of Trowbridge fire could have been prevented by following the law
By Charles Sercombe The cause of a two-story rental house fire on Trowbridge last week was an improperly installed gas-fed space heater. That’s the determination of Fire Marshal Ron…
Election process demands close scrutiny for fraud
Last week we reported that the Michigan State Police are conducting an investigation into possible election fraud here in Hamtramck. One city council candidate, Nayeem Choudhury, voluntarily came forth at…
Breaking news: Search is over for missing teen
Update: Maria Armstrong has been found safe and sound. School officials worked with the Police Department to find her. No further details were provided. By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck…
State Police are investigating election fraud, expect results soon
By Charles Sercombe Michigan State Police are now part of this year’s city election. On Wednesday, state police confirmed a rumor that had been circulating around town for…
A wild and wicked house fire
By Charles Sercombe A combination of high winds and combustible material led to a fierce house fire Tuesday afternoon at Trowbridge and Gallagher. As of Thursday, the day The Review…
State financial board nixes forensic exam of former CM’s computer
By Charles Sercombe The public will never know what was on the work computer of former City Manager Katrina Powell. At the urging of City Councilmember Ian Perrotta,…
Two charged in Hamtramck abduction case
By Charles Sercombe Two suspects were arraigned Thursday in the abduction and attempted sexual assault of a Hamtramck woman. As The Review went to press Thursday, the Police Department…
A teachable moment in a tragic turn of events
In our book the Hamtramck High School varsity football and soccer players are all winners. Unfortunately, the school district had to forfeit the entire season for both teams after an…
Public school district will open new building in January
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public Schools’ purchase of a former charter school building has finally gone through. The district had hoped to open the school this fall, but…
Councilmember is not a ‘defaulter’
By Charles Sercombe Councilmember Anam Miah won’t get kicked off the city council. That’s the verdict from City Attorney John Clark in answer to an accusation made by a…
