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…
Dining out this weekend? Hamtramck has a special deal for couples
By Ian Perrotta Looking for a new way to explore Hamtramck? If so, then the Downtown Development Authority has a deal for you. This Saturday (March 2) the DDA is…
Business development session highlights various roads to success
By Ian Perrotta For anyone interested in starting a small business, look no further than down the street. Seriously — Jos. Campau has plenty of vacant storefronts, and as…
It makes dollars and sense to privatize ambulance service
By the time this newspaper hits the streets, city officials may have decided to privatize Hamtramck’s ambulance service. The Fire Department, as part of the firefighters’ employment contract with the…
