When are public records open for the public to view? There are a lot of exemptions when it comes to restricting public records, according to the Freedom of Information Act.…
April 7, 2012 By Charles Sercombe In a stunning development, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced this morning in a press conference held in Hamtramck City Hall that five men…
By Alan Madeleine Crime Log is a snappy little compilation of the more interesting or pertinent items from police incident reports from between the dates of Wednesday, March 28 and…
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events that…
By Greg Kowalski “A man holds dear what little is left. When much is lost, there is no risking the remainder.” Oscar Handling wrote those words in “The Uprooted,” his…
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has a new school boardmember. After three hours of interviewing seven candidates, relative newcomer to the city Eric Burkman was voted in to fill the vacated…
By John Ulaj This Sunday, we celebrate one of the holiest days in Christianity, The Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Happy Easter everyone! I wish to bring…
By Alan R. Madeleine Devoted readers of Crime Log – and you know who you are – may feel like you’re having a déjà vu experience every time you indulge…
By Alan Madeleine The project to replace the street lamps on Hamtramck’s major thoroughfares is nearing its end. Allow us to illuminate. DPW head Steve Shaya, reached by phone, said…
By Alan Madeleine This week’s crime report round-up came from Tuesday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 28. From Tuesday, March 20: A man was arrested after exposing himself to…