Posted on November 11, 2025

Posted on November 11, 2025

House of Mercy helping the hurting

Fundraiser planned for Dec. 7

House of Mercy helping the hurting — House of Mercy director Anne Martin stands with several of the quilts that have been donated to the shelter for women and children in Loyal. The House of Mercy will have a chicken dinner fundraiser Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Neillsville. Tickets are $20. Call 715-937-7514 or 715-503-1005 to reserve a seat. VALORIE LORENZI/STAFF PHOTO

House of Mercy helping the hurting — House of Mercy director Anne Martin stands with several of the quilts that have been donated to the shelter for women and children in Loyal. The House of Mercy will have a chicken dinner fundraiser Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Neillsville. Tickets are $20. Call 715-937-7514 or 715-503-1005 to reserve a seat. VALORIE LORENZI/STAFF PHOTO

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