FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Swancreek Township Partners with Swanton American Legion for Wreaths Across America

Swancreek Township is partnering with the Swanton American Legion for Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The community is invited to a ceremony at Swanton Cemetery, South Main Street, at 12:00 p.m.

Details:  Wreath sponsorship: $17 per wreath.  Sponsor a wreath for any participating cemetery by contacting Commander John Schmidt.  Wreath placement locations: Swanton Cemetery, East Swanton Cemetery on Scott Road, St. Richard’s Cemetery on Dodge Street.

Volunteers: Gather at American Legion Post 47, 200 S. Hallett Ave. at 9:30 a.m. for light refreshments, then proceed to cemeteries. Volunteers will be on site to direct activities.

Sponsorship deadline:  November 26, 2025.

About Wreaths Across America:  Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies each December with a mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.

Contact:  Commander John Schmidt Swanton American Legion Post 47 swantonlegion@spectrum.net 419-345-4600

Photo: Swanton Wreath Across America December 16, 2023

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