Breaking news … Feds crack down on food stamp fraud
By Charles Sercombe On Tuesday morning, federal and state investigators raided six Hamtramck markets, all Bengali-owned, for allegedly participating in food stamp fraud. Raids were also conducted in other…
Sale of vacant lots has been profitable for the city
By Charles Sercombe There are no longer lots of empty lots for sale in Hamtramck. During the past year the city has sold 122 vacant lots and 10 other…
AV ballot defendants plead guilty
By Charles Sercombe Apparently following the lead of a fellow defendant, three Hamtramck men have changed their minds about fighting a felony charge of illegally handling absentee ballots in last…
Hamtramck’s Labor Day Festival had mixed results this year
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s annual Labor Day Festival had all the ingredients of enjoying another successful year. A great band line-up. Plenty of good food and cold beer. An eclectic…
Hearing will be held on whether to fire suspended public works director
By Charles Sercombe Director of Public Works Steve Shaya should find out if he still has a job next week. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Sheila Ann Gibson ordered that…
Flooding becoming more common
By Charles Sercombe Not again. That was the sentiment heard echoing throughout town Monday after yet another heavy rain caused widespread basement flooding. The city was first hit with a…
City council vents frustration over emergency manager’s decisions
By Charles Sercombe The gloves are off. It took just a little over a year for city councilmembers to unload on Emergency Manager Cathy Square. Square has been in charge…
Winter and summer bills pile up
By Charles Sercombe As everyone knows, last winter’s heavy snowfall and arctic temperatures took a toll on the roads. Many streets in the metro area and were riddled with…
With plenty of time to go, school election begins to heat up
By Charles Sercombe The School Board election is two months away, but already there are rumblings of a campaign. Earlier this week, an associate of candidate Anam Miah posted…
Flood claims encouraged
By Charles Sercombe If you haven’t filed a damage form for last week’s flood with the city yet, there is still time to do so. State, county and city…
