Bluffton, IN - First Bank of Berne recently made a $2,500 donation to Alive and Well, serving students in Adams and Wells Counties. The donation was presented by Erica Bennett, First Bank of Berne Branch Manager to Wendy Bailey, Executive Director of Alive and Well. 

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After careful consideration and monitoring we will re-open our lobbies on Wednesday, June 3rd. The health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities continues to be our top priority. Therefore, we will have new procedures in our lobbies.  

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Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. The FTC has some tips to keep you safe.

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Our goal remains to make banking easy. This chart will help you with common bank tasks and transactions.

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We understand the vital role we play in the financial well-being of our customers and communities. First Bank of Berne is well positioned and here for our customers.  Watch a video message from First Bank of Berne’s President & CEO Kent Liechty.

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Bluffton, IN - Erica Bennett First Bank of Berne Branch Manager is shown presenting a check for $2,500 to Pamela Beckford, President & CEO of United Way of Wells County. These funds will be used to help people struggling due to COVID-19 issues affecting the community.

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For the health and safety of our customers and employees, we continue to adhere to suggested practices from the Centers for Disease Control. Therefore we are closing our Branch Lobbies effective Thursday, March 19, 2020.

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First Bank of Berne recently made a donation of $1,250 to Arts Place in Portland for the Arts in the Park Program. Employees of the bank’s Portland Branch made the presentation. Shown in the picture are Angela Paxson, First Bank of Berne Agribusiness Banker, Eric Roger, Arts Place Executive Director, Carolyn Carducci, Arts Place Director of Development and Corporate Records, and Tracy Carpenter, First Bank of Berne Portland Branch Manage

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We continue to monitor the rapidly evolving developments centered on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and want you to know we are committed to keeping our customers and team members informed during this uncertain time. 

We recognize the vital role we play in the financial well-being of our customers and our communities. Health and safety is always our top priority. We have allocated significant resources to ensure you continue to receive the reliable banking access and services you have come to expect from First Bank of Berne.

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Peru, IN - Jennifer Ash, Peru Branch Manager for First Bank of Berne recently presented a check of $2,000 to the faculty at Peru High School for their Student Needs Fund. Accepting the check were l. to r. James Burns, Guidance Counselor, Jessica Jones, Guidance Counselor, Gail France, Guidance Secretary and Holly Thompson, Guidance Counselor. Jennifer is on the far right. 

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