Election coming up on Tuesday
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to cast your vote. Hamtramck’s primary election is next Tuesday (Aug. 6). The only item on the ballot is the race for city council. There…
As 2020 Census gears up, the city can learn what to expect from past census counts
By Charles Sercombe Now that Census 2020 is about to kick off, let’s take a look at what the 2010 Census found out about Hamtramck. But first, some historical…
Breaking news … Assault suspect is officially charged
By Charles Sercombe Marcus Ross, 32, of Detroit, is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two sexual assaults that occurred a couple of weeks ago in Hamtramck. He…
Breaking news … Fox & Friends coming to Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Ready for your close-up, Hamtramck? The folks at Maine Street Restaurant are saying that the morning news show Fox & Friends will be airing short segments…
Hamtramck is down and out? Not so, counters the mayor
By Alan Madlane “I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it.” –…
Breaking news … Suspect arrested in sexual assaults
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Police Department announced today (Wednesday, July 24) that a suspect is in custody regarding two recent sexual assaults. The suspect has not been identified pending…
Breaking news … Downed electric line sparks house fires on Trowbridge
By Charles Sercombe A fierce storm with high winds knocked down a power line, which sparked a house fire on Trowbridge Saturday evening. Residents on the scene, which…
Forum attracts residents, but not many council candidates
By Charles Sercombe What if there was a “meet the candidates” forum, and hardly any candidates showed up? That happened last Thursday evening when only three of the nine city…
Breaking news … Police seek info on two sexual assaults
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Police Department issued a press release today, Friday, July 19, advising women to take extra precautions in light of two recent sexual assaults. Police…
Election season is quiet
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Primary Election is coming up in four weeks. But taking a look around town, one would hardly notice. There are just a few candidate signs to…
