Crime Log… 5/1/15
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers April 21-27. Tuesday, April 21 Officers found narcotics on a prisoner being booked in the police station. At about 1 a.m.…
Proposal 1 is not perfect but it’s the only choice we have
There is one thing that folks from all sides of the political spectrum can agree on: Our roads need to be fixed. Now. But how we should go about funding…
Getting that sinking feeling over the cost of home ownership
By Charles Sercombe Take a look at the alley behind your home. Chances are you will see a sinkhole. The alleys in town are scattered with them. In…
Tax exemption claims raise questions
By Charles Sercombe The race is set for the city council election. Last Friday was the deadline for council candidates who had second thoughts to drop out of the Aug.…
State road repair proposal on Tuesday’s ballot
By Charles Sercombe Next Tuesday voters across the state will decide whether to agree to a sales tax hike to pay for road repairs. According to numerous polling…
Toast of the town … HUSS and Historical museum fundraisers … 4/24/15
By Charles Sercombe Sometimes the weeks fly by here in Hamtramck. Lately, there has been no shortage of things to do around town. Recently during one evening there were two…
Crime Log… 4/24/15
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers April 14-20. Tuesday, April 14 Two men were arrested at Jos. Campau and Roosevelt following an investigation of a theft at a…
In Hamtramck, far too many have fallen behind on water bills
Owning a home comes with a number of responsibilities. Besides making your mortgage payment each month, there is one more must-pay bill: Your water bill. For too many property owners…
Nine candidates file for upcoming city council election
By Charles Sercombe The election season has officially begun. This past Tuesday was the deadline for candidates running for one of three seats on city council to file. No surprisingly,…
A new model in firefighting
By Charles Sercombe Back in October Hamtramck firefighters entered a deal that would guarantee more work for them. The department agreed to expand its already existing mutual aid plan…
