Dissecting the city’s finances is a yearly exercise
By Charles Sercombe Ever wonder where Hamtramck’s government gets its money — and where it’s spent? According to a recent audit of the city’s 2019 finances, on the…
Presidential primary election is coming up
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to vote. Next Tuesday (March 10) is the Michigan presidential primary election, which also features a millage proposal for the Detroit Institute of…
Arrests made in domestic-related homicide
Update: Hamtramck police have released the name of the person charged with the stabbing death of a man last Monday evening. Lateshia Young, 26, of Hamtramck, was arraigned on charges…
School bond highlighted in annual address
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District had nothing but good news to report. School officials, along with the public, gathered last Thursday afternoon at the Hamtramck High…
Breaking news … Award offered for stolen Wheelhouse bike shop sign
By Charles Sercombe Someone out there thinks they now have a cool looking sign. But how they got it is not so cool. In fact, it’s theft. The folks…
Paczki Day is Hamtramck’s very own boozy Mardi Gras
By Charles Sercombe Rest up this weekend, because you’ll need it. Paczki Day is next Tuesday, Feb. 25, but the festivities start this Saturday (Feb. 22) with the annual…
Foreclosure looms for some in city
By Charles Sercombe For about 100 Hamtramck property owners, it’s time to pay up. According to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office, those property owners have failed to pay their…
City and school officials have big plans for Veterans Park
By Charles Sercombe If the stars align right, Veterans Memorial Park could undergo a major renovation. Make that millions of dollars’ worth. Plans for the park were introduced to…
State comes under fire for decision on recycling plant
By Charles Sercombe Despite numerous protests and demonstrations, state officials gave US Ecology permission to process toxic material. The recycling plant is off of Mound, about a mile east…
Will there be a windfall for Hamtramck?
By Charles Sercombe Is Hamtramck in line for a major revenue boost now that GM has announced a huge investment in its Poletown plant? That was a question on…
