A year later, county health center has overcome many challenges
By Charles Sercombe When the Wayne County Hamtramck Health Center opened a little over a year ago, organizers had no idea what challenges they would face. The biggest one,…
New law is something to cluck about
By Charles Sercombe Enjoy fresh eggs for breakfast? If so, you won’t have to drive or walk to the store for them. On Tuesday, the City Council passed an updated…
This year, Hamtramck will have something extra to celebrate on July 4th
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Fourth of July will have extra “oohs” and “aahs” this year. Thanks to the Hamtramck Fire Department, the city will celebrate a real fireworks show…
For 100 years our fire and police departments have served us well
Hamtramck has a lot to be proud of, but this year we have a special celebration. Both the Fire Department and Police Department are sharing the same milestone: Being in…
Crime Log …5/30/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s crime Log covers May 20-26. Tuesday, May 20 At about 2 a.m. a Hamtramck resident was placed under arrest at Caniff and Gallagher for domestic…
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…
