Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Manchester.
The 5AM Manchester Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Education
Students at Gossler Park Elementary got a surprise welcome rally on Thursday with staff waving pom-poms and wearing gator mascots—rewarding punctual attendance—while a Monster Mash Dance was planned later that day.
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Government
Manchester aldermen approved an 18-month pilot program that places youth services counselors in schools to tackle absenteeism, behavior issues and dropout risks.
The pilot starts in January and will run until June 2028 (updates will be shared regularly).
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