Hamburg News

The old storefront of Sambetty's Grocery was exposed Tuesday after crews tore away the facade of Ward's Do-It Center in Hamburg Township in an effort to rebuild the hardware store after a May fire.

"Mom, we're poor." My 12-year-old self recited the words while driving home after sleeping over at my new friend's Genoa Township home.

The township board approved a resolution a couple years ago stating that it would continue efforts with the state and local legislators to raze the Camp Brighton prison facility and all of its structures.

The Hamburg Kiwanis Club seeks public input on nominations for its 2011 Citizen of the Year award, which recognizes a Hamburg Township resident who exemplifies the spirit and action of outstanding community service.

The township passed its fertilizer ordinance in 2003 to combat runoff from residential and commercial properties into the local lake system.