Crime Log… 4/10/15
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers March 31-April 6. Tuesday, March 31 At almost 11 p.m. a man driving in the 3300 block of Holbrook said his car…
While Hamtramck stalls, opportunity goes up in smoke
Hamtramck sure can be slow when it comes to getting business done. While it is no one person’s fault, the city has taken a long, long time in adopting regulations…
Change in election law pushes up deadline for candidates to file
By Charles Sercombe Thinking of running for city council this year? If so, you have less than two weeks to file to be on the August Primary ballot. The…
Deranged man tears up Clerk’s Office
By Charles Sercombe City Clerk August Gitschlag faced some terrifying moments on Tuesday. A man who police said was having a mental breakdown managed to climb through the clerk’s…
City’s five-year budget plan that includes deficit spending
By Charles Sercombe While Hamtramck has emerged from a financial crisis that required state intervention, its future is still questionable. Recently, City Manager Katrina Powell released her projected budget for…
Trees are not the only thing that bloom in spring
By Charles Sercombe Every year around this time it comes up. Once the snow melts away for the season, it exposes huge amounts of litter on the streets and…
Musician’s love for Hamtramck is music to the ears of schools
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Not-for-profit organization Ben’s Encore recently donated $2,500 and a drum set to the Hamtramck School District to show its appreciation to…
City still working on regulation ordinance for marijuana dispensaries
By Charles Sercombe Looking for somewhere local to score your medical marijuana? In Hamtramck, you’ll still have to purchase your prescription outside the city while the city manager tweaks…
Have some spare time? Your city needs you
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review The City of Hamtramck is reaching out to residents in order to fill the seats on several boards and commissions. Volunteers…
Wayne County extends deadline to beat house foreclosure
By Charles Sercombe Behind on your property taxes and facing foreclosure? Wayne County Treasurer Raymond Wojtowicz, who is a Hamtramck resident, has your back. Wojtowicz announced this week he…
