School millage renewal is a painless way to support district
The good news about next Tuesday’s school millage renewal election is that if it’s passed, most residents and homeowners don’t have to pay it. Yes, you read that right, this…
Toast of the Town … Paczki Day 2015
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events…
Despite a winter snowstorm, paczki runners stay on track
By Charles Sercombe For several minutes it appeared participants in this year’s 5K Paczki Run were going to get lost in a winter whiteout. On Saturday morning, just moments…
Family of four trapped in a house fire die
By Charles Sercombe Paczki Day got off to a tragic start early Tuesday morning. Shortly before 2 a.m. a fierce fire broke out in a home in the…
School millage on Tuesday’s ballot
By Charles Sercombe Maybe you have seen a few yellow and black lawn signs around town saying: “Vote yes for the non-homestead millage renewal.” Or maybe you can’t see…
Crime Log… 2/13/15
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Feb. 3-7. Tuesday, February 3 A resident was arrested following a traffic stop for being wanted on a Hamtramck warrant. A resident…
Democracy’s thin line in Hamtramck is being chipped away
City Councilmember Anam Miah has a right to be upset. In last week’s issue we reported on his outcry over the city manager reformatting the city council agenda. The council…
Hamtramck gears up for Fat Tuesday’s Paczki Day
By Charles Sercombe Just as winter is about wearing out its welcome, here comes Hamtramck’s own National Holiday. Paczki Day. Yes, that wonderful day celebrating the world’s most…
City on a roll in grants
By Charles Sercombe Sometimes, it pays to be a city in financial trouble. Hamtramck is one of 11 financially-distressed communities to receive part of an $8 million grant from…
Work on Belmont building will be coming up soon
By Charles Sercombe It’s been over six months since a development firm purchased Hamtramck’s tallest commercial building. And so far, at least from the outside, there has been little…
