Crime Log …5/23/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Lot covers May 13-19. Tuesday, May 13 At 7:12 a.m. a resident reported someone damaged their car while it was parked in the 2600…
Cost of snow plowing raises concern over accountability of tax dollars
We’ve said this before, but looking at the amount of money the city paid for snow plowing and street salting, Hamtramck needs to review this service. Last week we published…
Wayne County Executive states his case for re-election
By Charles Sercombe Without a doubt, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is in the political battle of his life. Ficano is facing some big names in the upcoming August Primary.…
To change city’s political culture, look no further than Councilmember Hassan
What is it about City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan? He has continually thumbed his nose at paying his bills. In the latest instance, Hassan has been fined for failing to…
Crime Log … 5/16/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers May 6-12 Tuesday, May 6 A garage break-in was reported in the 12000 block of Charest. At almost 3 a.m. a male…
The sound of Korean boat tragedy is clearly heard at Zen Center
By Alan Madeleine Special to The Review How can a few pieces of paper make a difference in a tragedy of unimaginable scale? When they are decorated and delivered with…
Tracking down St. Florian’s first funeral reveals a glimpse in time
By Dr. Edward Martin Special to The Review Having had the opportunity to grow up in Hamtramck during the 50s and 60s is something I will cherish for the rest…
Winter’s snow plowing bills come to almost $600,000
By Charles Sercombe The last batch of the winter snow plowing bills has come in. Through a Freedom of Information Act request, The Review received a copy of invoices submitted…
Councilman says garbage fee stinks
By Charles Sercombe City Councilmember Robert Zwolak says homeowners are paying twice for garbage pickups. And he wants the Attorney General’s Office to determine if the city is unlawfully charging…
With less than two months to go, EM has plenty left to do
By Charles Sercombe It’s been about a month since city officials interviewed two finalists for the city manager job. It’s now up to Emergency Manager Cathy Square to decide who…
