McKeesport firefighters spread Christmas warmth

Firefighter Rob Patterson, left, helps kindergarten student Myale Jones pick out a new coat, while firefighter John Munsi helps kindergarten student Ta’laya Roberts try on her new coat.

By Jeff Stitt

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Several students who attend Mc-Keesport Area School District’s Twin Rivers Elementary School will not be shivering at the bus stop this winter, thanks to the McKeesport Fire Department.

On Tuesday, firefighters Rob Patterson, T.J. Hartin, Garrett Segelson, Chris Cerci, Gene Esken, Nick Powanda, Matt Holtzman, John Munsi and Deputy Fire Chief Don Sabol handed out 60 coats to kindergarten and first-grade students,  along with students who recently moved to the district.

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