Crime Log…7/25/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers July 15-21. Tuesday, July 15 A Mitchell resident said someone damaged his car. At 12:25 a.m. a Sobieski resident was arrested for…
In County Executive race, it’s best to stick with experience
This may not be the most popular political endorsement in the metro area, but when it comes to the race for Wayne County Executive, we’re not inclined for a change.…
DPW director admits he’s related to contractor
Editor’s Note: According to city hall sources, Public Works Director Steve Shaya has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into possible ethics and income tax violations. By…
After two failed payment plans, councilmember makes good on water bills
By Charles Sercombe It took a year, but City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan has finally caught up with his water bills. Last July in 2013, shortly after Emergency Manager Cathy Square…
Final bills come in for snow plowing and cold patching
By Charles Sercombe The bills for last winter’s snow plowing keep coming in. In the most recent three-month financial report submitted by Emergency Manager Cathy Square, Platinum Landscaping, Inc. was…
For now, emergency manager will remain in charge
By Charles Sercombe The search is officially on for Hamtramck’s new city manager. This week the emergency manager contracted with the Michigan Municipal League to head hunt for the city.…
Crime Log… 7/18/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers July 8-14. Tuesday, July 8 At almost 1 a.m. a Caniff resident confronted a man believed to be in his 20s who…
Crime Log… 7/11/14
By Charles Sercombe The week’s Crime Log covers July 1-7. Tuesday, July 1 At almost midnight a Detroit resident was arrested for driving without a license and possessing narcotic paraphernalia.…
Our endorsements for state and county races
The August 5th Primary ballot features a number of races that will determine who will ultimately win in November. Let’s start with the State Senate seat for the 2nd District.…
Hamtramck’s best choice or Congress is Hansen Clarke
Hamtramck voters get to pick a new representative for Congress in the August 5th Primary Election. Since Hamtramck’s district, the 14th, is heavily Democratic, it’s a given that the Democratic…
