Help provide winter warmth for area kids

BROOKVILLE, Ind. – Have an extra coat that you no longer need? Local groups are accepting coats, hats and gloves for the “Coats for Kids” Drive.

The apparel is being accepted at the MainSource Bank in Brookville, Touch of Magic Beauty Salon or the United Way office in Brookville.

The coats will be given to children in Franklin County schools.

There is a need for hats, gloves and coats for children sized 5 through 14, the Franklin County Observer reports.