The Daily Herald has a brief article about Wheeling firefighters and staff pairing with Operation Warm to provide free winter coats to children that can’t afford them.

Wheeling firefighters handed out 100 U.S. made winter coats to students [in need from] Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 on Saturday at Station 24, the fire department headquarters.

Firefighter Emmett Gribbens, president of Wheeling Firefighters Local 3079, said the project was done by the union but had the cooperation of department leaders and school officials. He said the initial goal had been to raise funds to purchase 80 coats …

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro photo

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