Health issues sideline iconic Manitowoc bell ringer, but his holiday tradition lives on

Health issues sideline iconic Manitowoc bell ringer, but his holiday tradition lives on

A beloved Manitowoc holiday tradition continues this year, even as its longtime champion faces health challenges that have kept him from his usual post.For decades, Tom Drill has been a holiday symbol in Manitowoc, known for his friendly presence outside his red hut on 8th Street. He would ring the bell and greet everyone passing by, becoming a beloved part of the community's holiday tradition.This year, health issues have prevented Drill from r…