Toast of the Town … 4/6/12
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 that…
In Hamtramck, Easter took on a special meaning
By Greg Kowalski “A man holds dear what little is left. When much is lost, there is no risking the remainder.” Oscar Handling wrote those words in “The Uprooted,” his…
Replacement found for school boardmember who resigned
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has a new school boardmember. After three hours of interviewing seven candidates, relative newcomer to the city Eric Burkman was voted in to fill the vacated…
From the Publisher: Celebrating the true joy of life
By John Ulaj This Sunday, we celebrate one of the holiest days in Christianity, The Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Happy Easter everyone! I wish to bring…
Crime trending: In Hamtramck the same patterns keep emerging
By Alan R. Madeleine Devoted readers of Crime Log – and you know who you are – may feel like you’re having a déjà vu experience every time you indulge…
Yes, there is a light at the end of the road
By Alan Madeleine The project to replace the street lamps on Hamtramck’s major thoroughfares is nearing its end. Allow us to illuminate. DPW head Steve Shaya, reached by phone, said…
Crime Log … 3/30/12
By Alan Madeleine This week’s crime report round-up came from Tuesday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 28. From Tuesday, March 20: A man was arrested after exposing himself to…
City needs a loan or it will go broke
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck officials are crossing their fingers that a bank will loan the city $2 million within the next several weeks. If no bank is willing to offer…
Council’s apparent flip-flop on city manager is baffling
We’re going to be upfront. We do not wish to harp on what we think is a wrongheaded decision in hiring a person whose expertise is economic development to take…
Breaking news … Bodies of missing Hamtramck women have been found
March 26, 3:30 p.m. By Charles Sercombe The case of two missing Hamtramck women has turned into a matter of homicide. Police discovered the bodies of the two missing women,…
