Arsonist is on the loose
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is being hit with a wave of small fires. Since Oct. 5, the Fire Department has reported about 10 arson-suspected fires, several of which involved the…
Fire station gets needed repairs
After years of living with a leaky roof, the Fire Department is getting a badly needed home improvement. “This is well overdue,” said Martin Ladd, the Director of Public Services,…
Hamtramck High soccer ends a successful season
By Ian Perrotta Another heartbreaking loss in the post-season has prematurely ended Hamtramck High’s soccer season. The Cosmos were defeated by Madison Heights Lamphere. Last year the team made it…
Cosmos volleyball is on a roll
By Ian Perrotta It’s been a perfect season so far for the Hamtramck High Volleyball Team. After the team seemingly imploded on itself last year, the Cosmos experienced a complete…
Now comes the hard part in creating city’s historical museum
It won’t be long before Hamtramckans get a special look into their history. On Sept. 30 the city, in conjunction with the Hamtramck Historical Commission, completed a deal to buy…
Talk back …
It’s not often we get a chance to talk about the people and things we encounter in a more relaxed format, so to speak. In our new column, “Talk back…
From long distances comes close relatives
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz It’s always sweet to find close family from distant places. This has happened to me a…
If city unions don’t accept cuts, expect the worst
When the City of Pontiac recently announced it was disbanding its entire police department and instead contracting out that service to Oakland County Sheriffs, you could almost feel a shudder…
Movers and Shakers…
By Alan R. Madeleine As hard as life surely is for some residents in Hamtramck, there are often places that can help. One of the most prominent, People’s Community Services,…
Toast of the Town … Suzy’s Bar
By Charles Sercombe 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…
