The Lebanon Area Foundation has received support from Mercy Hospital for an upcoming fundraiser. Lebanon Area Foundation Executive Director Melinda Fries accepted a check for $5-thousand from Mercy to support the Dinner and Comedy Night coming up in April. With the financial support of Mercy and other sponsors, this fundraiser will help provide grant funds for more than 30 nonprofit agencies in Laclede County…

Fries said the sponsorship reflects Mercy’s strong commitment to the community.