BENTON TWP.
A fundraiser has been set up on Facebook to help Michael Jerome Murphy, who lost his home to a fire Tuesday morning.
Murphy credits his Chocolate lab, Izzie, for waking him up in time to escape the home safely.
Donations may be made on Facebook on the Michael Jerome Murphy and Izzie Fundraiser page. facebook.com/donate/2874652422558564/2597528070284411/
More than $1,300 was raised on the first day.
Donations may also be dropped off Thursday from 6:40 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fleetville Fire Company Station, 58 Firehouse Lane, Fleetville or any time on the covered porch of the Wescott family’s home, 133 Gumaer Road, Factoryville.
Murphy is in need of clothing, size 3X and 54x30 pants, and size 12 shoes.
— ROBERT TOMKAVAGE