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Crime Log… 5/9/14

By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers April 29 through May 5. Tuesday, April 29 A Detroit resident was arrested during a traffic stop for not having a license.…

A city icon serves up its last hamburger

A city icon serves up its last hamburger

By Charles Sercombe Nick Konke has the distinction of being the last person in Hamtramck to order up at Campau Towers. The landmark burger joint at Jos. Campau and Caniff…

School building tax passes by slim majority in low voter turnout

School building tax passes by slim majority in low voter turnout

By Charles Sercombe Let the repairs begin. The Hamtramck Public School District’s millage won by 22 votes on Tuesday. The millage will bring in $750,000 a year for the district…

Toast of the town …5/2/14

Toast of the town …5/2/14

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 throughout…

Crime Log…5/2/14

By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers April 22-28. Tuesday, April 22 At 12:20 a.m. an intoxicated man was arrested for making an improper 911 call to police. At…

Hamtramck Drugs is a step back in time when customers mattered

Hamtramck Drugs is a step back in time when customers mattered

By Alan Madeleine Special to The Review Chet Kasprzak is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. That alone could make one want to patronize Hamtramck Drugs. But there…

School Boardmember celebrates a life well lived and many accomplishments

School Boardmember celebrates a life well lived and many accomplishments

    By Charles Sercombe There’s been one constant in Yvonne Myrick’s long life. The importance of education. Since she was a little girl her mother taught her the value…

Vote ‘YES’ this Tuesday for or community and kids

    Next Tuesday, May 6, is the day voters go to the polls and make a major decision.           Hamtramck’s Public School District is seeking a 4-mill tax to fund…

Push is on for school building repair millage

Push is on for school building repair millage

  By Charles Sercombe The election season is coming a little early this year in Hamtramck. The public school district is asking voters to approve a 4-mill tax proposal next…

Councilman owes $3,000 in campaign fines

Councilman  owes $3,000 in campaign fines

By Charles Sercombe City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan’s campaign to become a State Representative has run into potential trouble. According to campaign records from the Wayne County Elections Division, Hassan owes…