New businesses are taking root in Hamtramck
By Ian Perrotta Business owners around Detroit are now discovering what people in Hamtramck have always known: the city is a great place to do business in. Over the…
Guest editorial: Tertzag’s Two Cents …
By Kyle Tertzag Acting City Manager Hello Hamtramck! I wanted to write today to set the record straight on a few issues that are floating around our town lately. The…
Like it or not, change will have to happen in the Fire Department
Hamtramck firefighters may not like hearing this, but sooner or later their department is in for big changes. At least that’s the word from State Treasurer Andy Dillon, who told…
Crime Log … 3/8/13
By Ian Perrotta This week’s Crime Log covers Wednesday, February 27 through Monday, March 4. Wednesday, February 27 At 3:07 a.m. officers responded to a break-in in the 3000…
Housing values still on the decline, according to county study
By Charles Sercombe According to the Wayne County Assessor’s Office, Hamtramck house values dropped by 10.5 percent. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your property tax bill will also…
Firefighters demand return of ambulances
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck firefighters are firing back at city officials over who should provide ambulance service. Acting City Manager Kyle Tertzag recently took the department’s two ambulances out…
FBI investigation turns up speculation of where it’s heading
By Charles Sercombe For the past week, the buzz around city hall has been about the FBI investigation into city contractor invoices. Last Friday, it was reported by two television…
County executive is upbeat about economic development
By Charles Sercombe Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano echoed what many communities in the state – including Hamtramck – are complaining about. The decrease in property tax collection. Since…
Hamtown’s Movers and Shakers…Koscuizsko Middle School teacher Therese Comor
By Ian Perrotta Last Tuesday (Feb. 26) Koscuizsko Middle School teacher Therese Comor appeared on ABC’s “The View” as part of the show’s “Hilarious Teacher” competition. Although she…
Reassessment of housing is overdue and unfair to homeowners
Hamtramck homeowners are being cheated. Recently, a slim majority on city council rejected a proposal to conduct a re-assessment of properties. According to city Assessor Tony Fuoco, the last time…
