First State Bank breaks ground in Hillsboro

On a cool and rainy morning, First State Bank held a ground-breaking ceremony at its new location at 730 Harry Sauner Road in Hillsboro on Monday, Oct. 29.

Welcoming those in attendance was First State Bank President and CEO Mike Pell and other bank representatives.

As previously reported by The Highland County Press, construction plans for the new First State Bank location are already under way, and the bank plans to open its doors to the community in the spring of 2013.

The new banking center will offer customers a full range of deposit and loan products for businesses and individuals. The new location will be locally managed and staffed and will include a drive-up ATM.

“Being locally controlled and managed gives us the unique ability to make decisions quickly and to provide more customized services and products that truly benefits residents of the area," Pell said.

"Our in-house processing is another unique quality of the First State Bank. We process each transaction and service all our loans in our operation departments at First State Bank."

With eight locations across Adams and Brown counties, many people in Highland County have been First State Bank customers for years. This new location will add an additional convenience factor for these residents.

“We are looking forward to making our products and services even more accessible to new and existing clients," Pell said.

"By having a presence in the community, we are better positioned to fulfill our mission of being a true hometown bank and contribute to the community in which we serve.”

First State Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and high value products and has been a trusted and respected community institution since 1884. 

“First State Bank is very excited for this opportunity to serve Highland County for many years to come,” Pell said.