By TAYLOR BROWN
Smiles from volunteers who helped Monessen Elementary Center students choose the perfect coat on Thursday were nearly as warm as the students will be when they are bundled up this winter. The students were giddy as they patiently waited in line for their turn to pick out a winter coat with help from volunteers from Diversified Energy, which donated 345 brand new coats through a partnership with the national nonprofit Operation Warm.
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