St. Lads parishioners take a stand against a likely sale of their church
By Charles Sercombe Two years ago it was announced that St. Ladislaus Church would be closing. That turned out to be premature. But now it appears that day may…
School Board fills vacancy with a longtime supporter of the district
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s newest Public School Boardmember has planted deep roots in the community. Last week the School Board appointed Salah Hadwan to the seat vacated by Mohammad…
School Boardmember is fighting back to regain his seat
By Charles Sercombe In an expected move, former Hamtramck School Boardmember Mohammad Huda is suing the public school district to get his job back. Huda was elected to…
Commission member was passionate about kids and recreation
Former Recreation Commission member David Olko, 66, died March 2, 2016. Mr. Olko had a passion for kids and expanding recreation programs. Mr. Olko was the beloved husband of…
School board declares Boardmember Huda’s seat is vacant
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck School Boardmember Mohammad Huda’s residency status finally caught up with him. At Wednesday’s board meeting, Huda’s seat was declared vacant and the board will now…
City tackles first snow clearing on its own
By Charles Sercombe The city was able to test out its new snowplowing strategy this week. And according to Mark Ragsdale, the Director of Public Works, the plan not…
‘Story of the Year’ is about the spirit of Hamtramck and its residents
By Charles Sercombe Please excuse our tardiness. Normally when we announce our Story of the Year, it’s done before the new year starts. So, without the usual fanfare let…
A new year, a new era
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck ushered in a new political era last Sunday afternoon. Three city councilmembers were sworn into office at the public library by Hamtramck 31st District Court…
City manager responds to councilmember’s letter …12/31/15
We asked City Manager Katrina Powell to respond to an open letter recently submitted by Councilmember Anam Miah. Miah took issue with how Powell appointed the new police chief. Below…
Breaking news: Councilmember’s open letter on city manager … 12/30/15
By Charles Sercombe Recently City Manager Katrina Powell announced that she has hired Acting Police Chief Anne Moise as the new permanent chief. But at least one city councilmember has…
