Change in election law will hurt Hamtramck voters
It’s not often we talk about issues outside of Hamtramck. But recently Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, signed into law two very bad pieces of election law that will negatively…
DDA is offering grants for businesses to purchase new signs
Jos. Campau business owners who are thinking about getting a new sign this year have a helping hand waiting. The city’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is once again offering…
School board declares Boardmember Huda’s seat is vacant
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck School Boardmember Mohammad Huda’s residency status finally caught up with him. At Wednesday’s board meeting, Huda’s seat was declared vacant and the board will now…
City tackles first snow clearing on its own
By Charles Sercombe The city was able to test out its new snowplowing strategy this week. And according to Mark Ragsdale, the Director of Public Works, the plan not…
Crime Log … 1/8/16
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Dec. 29-Jan. 4. Tuesday, December 29 At 8 p.m. an assault was reported at Jos. Campau and Holbrook. At 2 a.m. a…
‘Story of the Year’ is about the spirit of Hamtramck and its residents
By Charles Sercombe Please excuse our tardiness. Normally when we announce our Story of the Year, it’s done before the new year starts. So, without the usual fanfare let…
A new year, a new era
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck ushered in a new political era last Sunday afternoon. Three city councilmembers were sworn into office at the public library by Hamtramck 31st District Court…
With a new year, it’s time for a new beginning in city hall
It’s a new year and already we are off to a rocky start, politically speaking. City Councilmember Anam Miah distributed an open letter to the community making scathing comments on…
A fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to Hamtramck
History will likely be kind to former Mayor Robert Kozaren. He was the city’s longest serving mayor, having been in office for 18 years, and he is arguably the most…
Walking tall: Bob Kozaren backed style with substance
By Greg Kowalski (Second of two parts) It was a chilly Friday afternoon; bright, but not exactly the type of day that encouraged you to go for a walk…
