Berne, IN. — First Bank of Berne recently presented the South Adams Athletic Boosters with a donation to help fund projects for South Adams student-athletes during the upcoming school year.

Decatur, IN. — First Bank of Berne recently made a donation to Festival de Hispanos to help fund festival expenses and further its efforts to bring Hispanic culture, traditions, food, and goods to Decatur and the surrounding area.

Debt often gets a bad reputation, but the truth is that not all borrowing serves the same purpose. Some types of debt can help you build toward long-term financial goals, while other borrowing can make those goals more difficult to achieve.

Harvest is one of the most rewarding times of the year, but it can also be one of the most demanding. Long days, changing weather, equipment demands, and tight schedules leave little room for unexpected challenges.

Every growing business reaches a point where opportunity requires investment. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, expanding a facility, investing in technology, or adding production capacity, business owners are often faced with an important question: Should we pay cash or finance the investment?

Moving to a new home often represents an exciting new chapter. Whether you’re making room for a growing family, simplifying your lifestyle, relocating for work, or moving closer to loved ones, the decision is usually driven by something positive.