Once again we pick the ‘Newsmaker of the Year’
By Charles Sercombe With the year 2021 now behind us, it’s time once again to zero in on what was the biggest story of the year in Hamtramck. It’s…
Backlash grows against judge for her comments to elderly, sick man
By Charles Sercombe The court of public opinion has reached a verdict on how Hamtramck 31st District Court Judge Alexis Krot handled a blight case. And it is: You’re…
With Covid on the rise, HPS District and city will broadcast their meetings
UPDATE: Well, the city tried to broadcast the city council meeting tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 11) but the bugs were biting: there was no sound. Also, the cable broadcast had no…
A new era in Hamtramck politics has just begun
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s new chapter in politics started off with some showbiz pizzazz. About 200 people came to the Hamtramck High School Community Center, on Sunday, to witness…
Schools staying closed
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School students, you’re getting another week to stay home. The ongoing spread of Covid is forcing the district to extend its stay-home virtual learning…
Covid: Former mayor makes one more appeal for vaxxing
By Charles Sercombe One of Mayor Karen Majewski’s last actions she took before leaving office was to give one more update on the Covid outbreak in Hamtramck. And once…
Part Two: Looking back at the second half of 2021
By Charles Sercombe As we say every year, Hamtramck is chockful of news. The year 2021 was no exception. Here is Part Two of our Year in Review. JULY…
The year 2021 was a year of change …
By Charles Sercombe You could safely say that the past year has been like no other one. But then again, living in Hamtramck has always been a rollercoaster ride.…
Well-known business and bar owner “Turtle” has died
Many folks in Hamtramck know of Michael Pelak, who is better known by his nickname “Turtle.” We have some unfortunate news: he died Dec. 19 at the age…
Breaking news … Officer fired for alleged role in bribery scheme
By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck police officer was fired today, Friday, Dec. 17, for being part of an alleged bribery scheme involving a towing operation. Michael Pacteles, 44, was fired…
