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First Bank of Berne Plans Branch in Van Wert, Ohio
Berne, IN —First Bank of Berne has purchased land on the north side of Van Wert, OH to construct a 4500 square foot branch, as reported by bank president Charles Isch. The bank office will have three drive-up lanes as well as a drive-up ATM machine. Employing up to twelve people, the new office will be a full service branch offering all deposit and loan accounts. Rob Gamble, a Van Wert native, will be the Branch Manager of the new office.
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Plans are made to break ground this summer at the Towne Center area, located on the north side of US 30 near the new Super Wal-Mart. The proposed site is located east of US 127 south of McDonald’s.
First Bank of Berne is a community oriented bank that is well established in three Indiana counties. They currently have two locations in Berne and Decatur; and one in Bluffton and Portland. First Bank of Berne was established in 1891 and is a community bank focusing on customer service and community involvement. The locally owned $387 million bank commits to serving the needs of Van Wert in a hometown way, just as they continue to serve their existing markets. Having earned the trust of several generations, First Bank of Berne is financially stable, and well recognized as a leader in the banking industry.
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