Part one of our annual ‘Year in Review’ …
By Charles Sercombe Now that 2018 is about to take a bow, it’s time to look at what made the news. As usual, there was plenty to talk about.…
Keyworth will get a new turf
By Charles Sercombe Christmas came early this week for the public school district and the city. On a recent Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 19), it was announced that the Ralph…
Few details being released in shooting death
Update: (Dec. 29, 6 p.m.) Since our last update four hours ago, the Hamtramck Police Department has issued this press release: homicide press release Update: (Dec. 29, noon)…
‘Newsmaker of the Year’ dedicated his life’s work to the community
By Charles Sercombe As usual, picking just one event or person who made a huge impact on Hamtramck for the past year is no easy choice. During 2018…
Holbrook construction zone expected to be open this week
Update: Holbrook is now open for traffic. By Charles Sercombe By the time you read this, Holbrook should be re-opened for traffic. For the past several months, Holbrook from Jos.…
A breakdown on where the fires are fought
By Charles Sercombe In a story in last week’s issue of The Review it was pointed out that we incorrectly reported that out of the Fire Department’s 800 service runs…
Police contract raises questions
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police officers have a new employment contract, but not everyone in the community is pleased. Why’s that? While officers will enjoy a bump up in…
Remembering the painful birth of the Poletown plant
By Greg Kowalski It was a Saturday morning when I got a call from then-Mayor Robert Kozaren. I can’t remember his exact words, but it was something like,…
City newsletter has a number of helpful tips and reminders
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck’s Fall Newsletter focused on several issues: • Reminders about trash policies and rodent control measures • Water meter replacements and water bills • Snow removal…
Poletown plant crisis
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city officials are preparing for a huge financial blow to the city’s budget. On Monday, General Motors unexpectedly announced it was closing or ceasing work…
