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Councilman resigns in a fit of anger

Councilman resigns in a fit of anger

By Charles Sercombe Following a wild and profanity-laced city council meeting Tuesday, Councilmember Ian Perrotta announced his resignation. There was a lot to unpack from the meeting, the end of…

Retired Hamtramck detective’s shooting case takes a twist

Retired Hamtramck detective’s shooting case takes a twist

  By Charles Sercombe A day-long holiday celebration, fueled with beer drinking and shots of tequila, led to an almost lethal showdown between a retired Hamtramck detective and his estranged…

Council seats open up for election

Council seats open up for election

  By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election season is about to begin. The deadline for candidates to file for one of three city council seats or the mayor’s position is next…

Breaking news … HPS delays return to school as COVID cases surge

Breaking news … HPS delays return to school as COVID cases surge

  By Charles Sercombe Once again, the return to in-person classroom learning in the Hamtramck Public School District has been postponed. The district made the announcement on Friday, April 9…

First step in Caniff reconstruction is now underway

First step in Caniff reconstruction is now underway

  By Charles Sercombe First came the rebuilding of Holbrook. Now it’s Caniff’s turn, and prepare to be inconvenienced. With Caniff being the main artery to I-75, this disruption is…

Crime watch … How to prevent bike thefts, and why they are increasing

Crime watch … How to prevent bike thefts, and why they are increasing

  By Charles Sercombe Getting your bike stolen in Hamtramck is not an uncommon occurrence. A bike theft shows up in the Hamtramck Police Department’s daily incident reports almost every…

Breaking News … HPS delays return to school

Breaking News … HPS delays return to school

  By Charles Sercombe Students in the Hamtramck Public School District will not be returning to school as planned this Monday (April 5). In a press release issued by the…

Lots of lots for auction

Lots of lots for auction

By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is taking the first step in meeting a housing shortage. For the first time in decades, the city is set to begin selling off its empty…

Breaking news … Another shooting reported but police have no information

Breaking news … Another shooting reported but police have no information

By Charles Sercombe Once again, residents in the Belmont-Lumpkin area say they heard several shots fired Sunday morning – possibly at the same house that was the target of a…

Sign up for free COVOD-19 vaccinations for those 50 and older

Sign up for free COVOD-19 vaccinations for those 50 and older

By Charles Sercombe Looking for a COVID vaccine and are 50 years old or older? Hamtramck and Highland Park residents can a get a free vaccination on March 30 and…