‘Joe’s Army’ on the march to save a buddy
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz When miracles come — and they still do — they best come during the holidays. Hamtramckan…
Hamtramck is running out of time for Gov. Snyder to decide
Now that we’re into a new year, city officials should take a step back and make plans for the coming 12 months. On top of that list of things to…
Once again, rumors fly about Kowalski Co. moving out
By Charles Sercombe Once again, rumors have spread through town in the past few weeks that one of Hamtramck’s oldest businesses – if not the oldest – is pulling the…
Cosmos Wrestling
Dual wins propel Cosmos wrestling into weekend tournament By Ian Perrotta Let’s hope there are a lot more meets next year – Cosmos wrestling is a fan favorite. On Wednesday…
And now, part two of our Year in Review … Oh what a year it was
By Ian Perrotta The year 2010 was packed with news, so let’s get right to it. Here is the second and final part of the Year in Review. JULY In…
Hamtramck’s financial story is the story of America on the downslide
By now, most of our readers are probably aware that Hamtramck’s financial crisis has made national headlines. The city’s request to go into bankruptcy made it to the pages of…
Time to take a stroll back through the year
By Charles Sercombe It’s hard to believe that the year 2010 will soon be history. And what a year it was for Hamtramck. Just about every month was jam-packed with…
31st District Court Probate Officer will be missed by all
By Ian Perrotta There was a rare moment of injustice earlier this month for the 31st District Court in Hamtramck. Longtime employee Joe Brzezinski passed away suddenly of an undiagnosed…
It’s the holiday season, and it’s a time to reflect and spread cheer
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. This past year has been a roller-coaster ride for many. Homeowners have been hit with foreclosures and the city is almost bankrupt. The regional…
City landmark destroyed in fire
By Ian Perrotta A weekend fire has left fire officials scratching their heads and is still under investigation. On Saturday night, firefighters battled flames at the former Hamtramck Creamery building…
