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…
HPS teachers raise issues of school security after shooting
By Charles Sercombe The recent shooting deaths at Oxford High School, located north of Detroit, has some local teachers concerned about their safety. At the monthly Hamtramck School Board…
Polish community says farewell to the mayor
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Polish community gave outgoing Mayor Karen Majewski a tribute party last Friday evening. The setting for the evening was at the Hamtramck Historical Museum, which…
Oxford school shooting causes a wave of closings
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School District students got an unscheduled day off last Friday. A wave of schools across the metro area also closed last week, following the shooting…
Traffic study offers insight into accidents and the city’s population
By Alan Madlane The stats from SEMCOG are out about Southeast Michigan’s driving habits from last year, and the news is a mixed bag. SEMCOG is the Southeast Michigan…
Council rejects censures
By Charles Sercombe Councilmember Carrie Beth Lasley struck out twice in trying to censure Mayor Karen Majewski and City Manager Kathy Angerer. Lasley said the two deserved the censures…
Hamtramck Public Schools offer free vaccines and boosters
By Charles Sercombe Still haven’t gotten a Covid vaccine or booster? If so, be sure to stop by the HPS Community Center Gymnasium, 11350 Charest St., on Dec. 2 or…
‘Tis the season for the Goodfellows holiday food drive
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Goodfellows are back in action this year. Last year, the Covid pandemic threw a wrench in the annual donation drive, but with more people…
