Swastika graffiti discovered around Manistee, Michigan

Recently, swastika graffiti has been discovered around Manistee, Michigan.

After reports last week that swastikas were found painted on roads in Manistee’s Filer Township, a Manistee resident reported that similar graffiti was found in downtown Manistee.

Another resident, Rhonda Greene, stated that she discovered several swastikas downtown by Manistee’s Riverwalk. In an email, Ms Greene wrote: “My husband and I have removed multiple swastikas from the Riverwalk in the last few weeks. I have video of myself rubbing out one that was drawn in chalk near the U.S. 31 Bridge on 17th September, and we have also done the same on several other occasions at various points along the Riverwalk (and in the downtown district).”

Paul Bosschem also testified to witnessing the hateful symbol displayed around Manistee, stating: “I removed two of them at Veterans Memorial Park when I was power washing the stone and concrete. They were in chalk and came off with no problem. I just thought (it was) kids messing around. I did not report it to anyone.”

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