Koscuizsko Cougars crowned champions of Dearborn League »
Congratulations to the Koscuizsko Cougars basketball team, which finished with a 10-1 record and the distinction of being champions of the Dearborn League.
Even in tough economic times tough decisions are required »
It may be counterintuitive to raise taxes or government fees in times of financial hardship, but a majority of Hamtramck’s City Councilmembers did the right thing recently.
The council, except for Councilmembers Cathie Gordon and Kazi Miah, approved a $3 monthly garbage collection fee for every housing unit in the city. The fee will offset the [...]
Letter from the Publisher… »
A Valuable Asset
In times of uncertainty, and with cities all facing the current economic downturn, it is especially important for cities, like businesses, to stay competitive, and to shift their attention toward a marketing campaign.
I cannot stress enough the importance of marketing. Let’s take Eve Doster Knepp, the city’s Events Coordinator, who is a valuable [...]
At Holbrook School, students dig into science fair projects »
It’s science fair season for the Hamtramck Public Schools, and you know what that means.
Yes, plenty of studies involving, cheese, mold, batteries, water and paper airplanes.
Over at Holbrook Elementary School, the students had the full range of science fair displays, and really, it was a pretty impressive sight.
Did you know that sometimes one plus one [...]
Essay winner writes about community unity »
Third grader Mark Shalaj appears to have a future in being a writer – and a pretty good one at that.
Shalaj is the son of Engjell and Olga Shalaj, and he attends Dickinson East Elementary School. He recently was named one of three winners in the annual essay contest sponsored by the Concerned Women of [...]
Sign of the times, landmark buildings take a beating »
By Charles Sercombe
It’s not been a good season for Hamtramck’s older landmark buildings.
Time, the elements and an incredibly bad economy have taken its toll on two well-known buildings.
Some 15 years ago the Phoenix apartment building on Caniff lived up to its name and rose from its ashes.
The [...]
A year later, police arrest murder suspect »
By Charles Sercombe
Some good old-fashioned police work is being credited for the arrest of a suspect connected with the murder of a Bangladesh-American man one year ago.
However, investigators say they can’t say much about the suspect and the circumstances of his arrest because of pending criminal proceedings.
Here’s what can be said so far: Police say [...]
Financially-speaking, the year 2009 wasn’t bad for Hamtramck’s government »
By Charles Sercombe
As bad as things are financially for many communities, Hamtramck is doing surprisingly well.
That was the report given by the city’s auditor, Carl Johnson, Jr. of Plante Moran, at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. It was mostly a good news/bad news presentation. The audit was for the financial year of 2009.
So, first an [...]
Age-old debate on parking meters revs up again »
By Charles Sercombe
What’s one subject that’s guaranteed to start an argument among city officials?
Parking.
Or, more specifically, to charge for parking on main streets or allow the public to park for free?
There are stirring arguments for both sides. One school of thought is that free parking will attract more visitors and make businesses very happy.
The other [...]
City moves close to opening historical museum »
By Charles Sercombe
Hamtramck’s Historical Commission is on the verge of getting a much-waited for museum location.
But don’t start the move-in yet.
The city has a tentative deal with the owner of the former PLAV Post 1 Hall on Holbrook at McDougall. City Manager Bill Cooper said the two-story building has to pass an inspection, especially to [...]
