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DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Vol. 44, No. 27
Fights lead to closure of Busch Branch Library after school BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
See FIGHTS on page 18A
Center Line mural celebrates the past, present and future BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
TOP: Many braved the frigid temperatures for the unveiling of the “Small, but Strong” mural, by Wendy Popko. This artwork pays homage to Center Line’s past while celebrating the city’s present and possibilities yet to unfold. ABOVE: Wendy Popko describes herself as a community public art muralist and shares her insights of the “Small, but Strong” mural.
CENTER LINE — The city of Center Line had a ribbon-cutting to unveil a specially designed mural on the side of City Hall Dec. 6 as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts Partners in Public Art program. The “Small, but Strong” mural on the outside walls of City Hall in the David W. Hanselman Municipal Complex was painted by local artist Wendy Popko, who describes herself as a community public art muralist. “I dive deeper into the communities that I trade artwork for,” Popko said in a Facebook video about creating this mural. “I like
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
See MURAL on page 11A
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WARREN — The Busch Branch of the Warren Public Library, located at 23333 Ryan Road, will remain closed after school hours until Feb. 28, 2025, per the Warren Library Commission. The decision was made to close the library, beginning Nov. 22, from 2:15-4 p.m. weekdays because of fighting among local students who hang out inside and outside the library after the school day. Most of the students reportedly attend Fitzgerald High School, which is located across the street from the library at 23200 Ryan Road. The matter came up during the hearing of the public at the Dec. 9 Fitzgerald Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Those who spoke want to find a solution to the ongoing issue. Warren City Treasurer Lorie Barnwell, also a Warren Library Commission member, said it was a difficult decision to close the library one hour and 45 minutes after school. Commission members will revisit a decision about when to open it again after school at a later date. “Starting a year and a half ago, students, mostly from the