Gas explosion cause is still a mystery
By Charles Sercombe Fire investigators are still searching for an answer to a major gas explosion at a Jos. Campau business two weeks ago. Fire Chief Steve Paruk said the…
Students load up on health and physical fitness
By Charles Sercombe When you tell someone to “go take a hike,” well, that’s generally not considered a good thing. But on Saturday morning, if you said that to the…
Hamtown Mover and Shaker …
By Alan R. Madeleine Who she is: Tamara Sochacka is the Director of the Hamtramck Public Library. Since she was so wonderfully thorough in her responses, in spite of not…
The ‘Legend of Pinky Deras’ keeps growing
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Little League pitcher and legend Art “Pinky” Deras has been enjoying a perfect game the last couple of years. Deras was recently the subject of a…
Hamtramck schools get extra boost to better compete
Hamtramck’s Public School District just got a shot in the arm that is sorely needed. The financially-struggling district – and at this point which public school district isn’t struggling? –…
Guest Editorial: Hamtramck public schools are poised for a ‘turnaround’
By Tom Niczay On April 7, 2011 the Chairman of General Motors Foundation John Montford came to Hamtramck High School. Between 150-200 legislators and Board of Education members along with…
Gas explosion rips apart JC building, but cause is unknown
By Charles Sercombe The buzz around town: Are we all going to blow up or what? The short answer: No, we’re not. Just because there’s been two building explosions in…
Former School Board president cited for outburst
By Charles Sercombe Public School Boardmember Titus Walters will be the first to tell you he has a temper and can be “passionate” about his support of the schools. And…
Like it or not, merging services is a must
By Charles Sercombe One of Gov. Snyder’s directives to communities across the state is to find ways to consolidate, and even merge, services. Over a month ago, the Hamtramck City…
Toast of the town …
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…
