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Those of you “of a certain age” may recognize the title as the final lyrics of The Who’s 1971 rock classic “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” I don’t know if Pete Townshend created or borrowed those lyrics, but what brings them to mind is President Trump’s nomination of Jerome Powell as the Fed’s Chair, to succeed Janet Yellen when her term expires in early 2018.

Be aware that criminals are sending text messages to customers and non-customers, claiming to be First Merchants Bank, regarding their account. This is a fraudulent message and should not be responded to.

First Merchants Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Merchants Corporation, has successfully completed their previously announced merger with iAB Financial Bank.

On Friday, April 21, 2016, First Merchants Bank held its 8th Annual Recycle-O-Rama event from 11am – 2pm. The weather was perfect and the sun was out for the Earth Day celebration. FMB invited vendors from the community, including The Salvation Army, Community Computer Alliance (CCA), Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Big Green Box and Shred–It. We had 67 cars drive through the drop–off zone during the three-hour event.

First Merchants Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Merchants Corporation, has successfully completed their previously announced merger with The Arlington Bank.