Crime Log …6/15/12
By Alan Madeleine Crime Log is a compilation of incidents taken from Hamtramck Police reports from between the dates of Thursday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 13, 2012. From Thursday,…
Expanding fire service could bring in extra revenue
Hamtramck firefighters say they are working on a plan to save the city money. One plan being considered, although not aggressively, firefighters admit, is to take over fire service in…
Adults get their kicks in kickball league
By Charles Sercombe Kickball isn’t just for kids any more. In yet another trend of adults re-inventing games from their childhood – check out dodgeball – kickball leagues are the…
Henry Ford Medical Center opens its doors to the community
By Charles Sercombe Henry Ford’s medical center started out with the idea of throwing an open house to introduce a new doctor to the community. But then, said Marianne Beach-Langloism,…
Contract concessions are likely
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s financial woes made headlines in several metro media outlets this past week. The reports hinged on a special meeting held Monday to discuss both the future…
Crime Log …6/8/12
By Alan Madeleine Crime Log is a compilation of items taken from Hamtramck Police Department Reports from between the dates of Thursday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 6. From Thursday,…
Al’s Corral makes a nostalgic – and welcomed – comeback
By Alan Madeleine Everything’s OK down at the Corral. That’s Al’s Corral, partner, and it’s once again open for business. Has been, in fact, since January of this year. The…
Do local officials know something we should all know?
We can’t help but chuckle at the thought that four out of six city councilmembers are seeking higher office in the upcoming election cycle. There’s nothing wrong with local elected…
Memorial Day in Hamtramck 2012
By Charles Sercombe On Monday, local vets and residents observed Memorial Day, but this year things were a little different. Instead of holding a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, things…
New promotion proved fruitful for Strawberry Festival
By Charles Sercombe You could say this year’s St. Florian’s Strawberry Festival was, a-hem, berry, berry good. And why not? It was perfect festival weather: sunny and not too hot.…
