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First Merchants Bank announced recognition from workplace culture site Comparably for Best Work-Life Balance. The bank was selected out of 70,000 companies across the U.S. This marks the third Comparably recognition this year following categories including Best Career Growth, Best Leadership Team, and Best Work-Life Balance.

With a single word, your doctor has just confirmed your worst fears – “Cancer.” For many people, receiving a cancer diagnosis can be life-altering -- but it doesn't have to be something you go through alone. That’s why organizations like the Cancer Support Community Central Ohio have stepped up to provide support and to guide people through an often-difficult treatment schedule.

First Merchants Bank (NASDAQ: FRME) is one of the select few regional banks to receive the TIME Magazine "America's Best Mid-Sized Companies” award.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (“Old Second Bancorp”) (NASDAQ: OSBC), the parent company of Old Second National Bank (“Old Second”), and First Merchants Corporation (“First Merchants Corp.”) (NASDAQ: FRME), the parent company of First Merchants Bank (“First Merchants”), jointly announced today that Old Second and First Merchants have entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement where Old Second will purchase 5 Illinois branch locations in the Southeast Chicago MSA as well as certain branch related loans and deposits from First Merchants.

First Merchants Bank and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors are pleased to announce Doug Miltenberger's addition to their team as Regional Managers for the West Region.