Once in financial trouble, school district boasts a surplus
By Charles Sercombe What a difference a few years makes. About six years ago the Hamtramck Public School District had a $5 million budget deficit and was facing state…
Pot law on hold for now
By Charles Sercombe Time to roll another one for Hamtramck city officials. Hamtramck’s attempt at adopting a law forbidding marijuana use busted down in a haze of differing opinions…
No go on pot dispensaries
By Charles Sercombe For what appears to be an indefinite period of time, the idea of allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in Hamtramck has gone up in…
Loophole in water bills plugged
By Charles Sercombe Are you one of those people who finagle your water bill to keep it right below the minimum threshold to avoid a shutoff ? Well,…
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…
