When it comes to holding office, it takes a leader to stand up
It’s not easy being an elected official. They have to put up with abuse from the public, and the public can be a nasty, unforgiving beast. Take, for example, the…
Crime Log… 4/8/14
By Charles Sercombe This weeks’ Crime Log covers March 25-31. Tuesday, March 25 At 11:30 p.m. a Detroit woman said her ex-boyfriend took her car after arguing while they were…
Toast of the Town … Saying so long to Hippo’s
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…
City Clerk ready to send out a yearly reminder
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck business owners, it’s getting time to take care of business. City Clerk August Gitschlag said his office will begin sending out business license renewals within the…
An investment in the school millage is an investment in our community
In last week’s issue we explored several reasons why the Hamtramck Public Schools’ upcoming millage vote is important to Hamtramck. We can’t stress enough why we, as a community, need…
Winter’s hidden secret is now exposed and waiting to be cleaned up
By Charles Sercombe Now that most of the snow has finally melted away, something ugly has popped up all over town. Litter. Yes, the hidden litter build-up happens in every…
At Town Hall meeting, the question of snow removal hasn’t melted away
By Charles Sercombe What’s on the mind of residents these days? Snow removal. That was the ongoing theme of concerns residents talked about at last week’s Town Hall meeting, sponsored…
Contractor comes under review
By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck IT contractor’s cost has come under scrutiny once again. Back in October of 2012, The Review was the first media outlet to take a look…
Crime Log… 3/28/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers March 17-24. Monday, March 17 At almost 2:30 a.m. a Hamtramck resident was arrested for an outstanding warrant after being pulled over…
Cops will hit the streets on bikes this summer
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police officers are going to be thinking outside of the patrol car once warmer weather settles in. Police Chief Max Garbarino said the department purchased two…
