
New operations center marks milestone for Bippus State Bank’s growth
The new 15,000-square-foot operations center in downtown Huntington brings the bank’s regional staff together under one roof.

The new 15,000-square-foot operations center in downtown Huntington brings the bank’s regional staff together under one roof.

Huntington Bancshares Inc., parent company of Huntington Bank, Columbus, Ohio, and Veritex Holdings Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, announced July 14 entry into a definitive merger agreement.

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, is set to acquire Comerica, Dallas, in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion.

The bank has invested $23 million in downtown Warsaw and $31 million total countywide since 2010.

David L. Hardy was appointed to the boards of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, Louisville, and its holding company in October.

The Indiana Bankers Association created the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards in 2018 to showcase exceptional individuals who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.

The grant supports its Weekend Backpack Feeding Program.

The all-stock transaction valued at $241.3 million was announced Sept. 25, and expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Alliance Bank, Francesville’s 16-member Junior Board of Directors gathered for an orientation session this fall.

The branch at 38th Street & Arlington Avenue is expected to open in spring 2026.

The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.

Reading Time: 4 minutesCommunity banks are the backbone of local economies, and the regulatory environment that governs them is undergoing significant change.

North Salem State Bank appointed Jeff Joyce, its chief financial officer, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2026.

Reading Time: 4 minutesMarket adjustments, counteroffers and off-cycle raises, while well-intentioned and driven by legitimate business needs, pose a common, source of employment litigation risk.