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…
Review publisher facing legal challenge by city contractor
By Charles Sercombe A contractor for the City of Hamtramck is suing Review Publisher John Ulaj and the newspaper for defamation. Omar Nakash, the owner of Platinum Landscaping, Inc., has…
For now, no clucks here or there
By Charles Sercombe Hold off on installing that chicken coop. Or, maybe go ahead and do it and raise chickens, but don’t cause a fuss with neighbors or get…
Celebrating the Fourth has new meaning this year
This holiday weekend will be extra special this year. Thanks to Hamtramck firefighters, residents will be enjoying a fireworks show this Saturday night. Our firefighters entered and won a contest…
Crime Log… 7/4/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers June 24-30. Tuesday, June 24 At almost 1 a.m. a Detroit resident was ticketed for presenting fraudulent proof of insurance during a…
Cost of unplugging sewer backups will be shared by everyone
By Charles Sercombe Like the thought of not having to worry about your basement flooding when it rains heavy? If so, be prepared to pay for it. After two…
