Search for next city manager focuses on eight candidates
By Charles Sercombe The applications are in, and the number of candidates being considered, so far, for Hamtramck city manager is eight. And none but one candidate have anything…
Local and national media responds to animal sacrifices
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck was in the national news the past few weeks. And, as anyone who keeps up with current events could tell you, it’s an easy guess why:…
Crime Watch: Care thieves target Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is being targeted by a possible car theft ring. As we reported last week, there have been a series of auto thefts in the city…
Act soon to get in on Hamtramck’s real estate
In case you missed it, there is a unique opportunity for people to purchase Hamtramck real estate for a reasonable cost. The city is holding a silent auction for several…
Anger erupts over a Nazi flag at a Doremus house
By Charles Sercombe There was outrage Friday over the display of a flag in Hamtramck. But this time, it wasn’t about a pride flag. Instead, a house in the 3300…
Get a piece of Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has another round of property sales up for auction. This sale includes residential lots and structures, as well as two industrial sites. There are some…
School board makes some changes for the new year
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School Board has once again shuffled some of their duties among its members. At this month’s board meeting, Jihan Aiyash was voted to become…
Breaking news … Do you know this robbery suspect?
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police are seeking help from the public to identify a suspect wanted in an armed robbery. The department declined to release any other information about the…
City OKs animal sacrifices
By Charles Sercombe In an expected move, a majority of city councilmembers and the mayor voted at Tuesday’s council meeting in favor of allowing animal slaughtering to be conducted at…
Mayor says he lived up to his campaign promises, and more
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib took a few minutes – 11 or so, to be exact – to address the community on the highlights of last year.…
