City council is seeking a pay raise
By Charles Sercombe The city council wants to triple their yearly salary, as well as double that of the mayor. At last week’s council meeting, the council approved a resolution…
Councilmembers and the mayor want a raise. Do they deserve it?
The city councilmembers may have a hard sell when it comes to convincing voters to give them raises. We’re not going to rush to judgment on this one but, instead,…
Crime Log … 2/17/23
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Feb. 7-13. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Officers responded to a domestic issue in progress in the 2200 block of Poland. Officers attempted a…
School Bell … 2/17/23
Heart Month February is National Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease and preventative measures. We encourage our students and staff at HPS to recognize the importance…
City manager search is now over
By Charles Sercombe To just about no one’s surprise, Interim City Manager Max Garbarino was hired to take over the job fulltime. In a unanimous decision, the city council…
County offers tax payment plans for delinquent water bills
By Charles Sercombe Are you behind on property taxes, and short on time? The Wayne County Treasury Department has extended its hours to Saturday, beginning tomorrow, Feb. 18. The office…
Paczki Day once again dishes up too much fun; too much fun? Nah
By Charles Sercombe Rest up, Hamtramck. Our big day will soon be here. It’s Hamtramck’s very own version of Mardi Gras — or, as we prefer to call it:…
Paczki Run will take over the city streets on Saturday
By Charles Sercombe Time to get your paczki running shoes on. The annual Paczki Run is back this Saturday, Feb. 18, and is once again hosted by Tour-de-Troit. This…
Max Garbarino: A good choice to tackle many issues
On Tuesday, the city council voted to hire Interim City Manager Max Garbarino as the city’s new city manager. The several other final candidates for the position didn’t come close…
Breaking news … Suspect charged in two Hamtramck armed robberies
By Charles Sercombe With the help of the FBI, a 24-year-old man was arrested for two separate armed robberies in Hamtramck. Michael Moore, of Troy, was arraigned on two…
