Board of Education once again takes the month off despite state law
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the Hamtramck Board of Education has decided to take a summer vacation this month, and not hold any meetings. The board usually holds its…
Parking meter woes are spreading
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck, you are not alone in being frustrated – heck, even angered – by the city’s Jos. Campau parking meters. The City of Royal Oak, that…
State senator and representative give an update on Lansing
By Charles Sercombe In the not-too-distant future, a number of households in Hamtramck and Detroit could see a big break in their water bills. That’s the latest news from…
Last Mass at St. Ladislaus turns out to be its funeral service
By Charles Sercombe St. Ladislaus last Mass on Saturday was likely the best attended in decades. News of the church’s closing after Saturday’s Mass attracted hundreds of worshippers, many…
Breaking news … State Rep. Aiyash announces millions earmarked for Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe In political circles, it’s known as bringing home the bacon. In the case of state Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), he brought home to Hamtramck a whole…
It’s official: St. Lads to hold its last Mass before closing for good
By Charles Sercombe In a move that was expected, St. Ladislaus Church will close for good, with a final Mass to be held this Saturday, June 29, at 4…
Governor makes a surprise visit to Juneteenth celebration
By Charles Sercombe It’s been a whirlwind week of recent activities at Veterans Park, which included a surprise visit by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the historic signing of a…
Labor Day Festival OK’d with conditions
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s end-of-the-summer party got the green light to go ahead at a recent city council meeting. But there were a number of unexplained things said, and…
Turkey Stearnes finally gets his due
By Alan Madlane Let’s talk Turkey. Major League Baseball has thrown a heckuva curveball, and it’s shaking up things in a good way. In what is certainly a long-overdue move,…
School Board to consider millage renewal; silent on superintendent
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Board of Education has changed up its meeting schedule for this month. Instead of holding their regular monthly board meeting on the first Wednesday…
