Citizens, First Merchants Corp. to merge

MUNSTER | Citizens Financial Services and Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. announced Monday the two banks have agreed to merge, with First Merchants buying the Munster-based Citizens.

Program sponsor's name omitted from article

A story in some Friday editions ran an incomplete list of sponsors for the Lake Area United Way's Everyday Community Heroes.

CFS Bancorp swings to 4Q profit of $1.6 million

The Munster-based parent of Citizens Financial Bank swung to a fourth quarter profit of $1.6 million as improved economic conditions helped reduce the funds the institution had to set aside to cover loan losses.

Citizens dedicates center to boosting small business lending

Citizens Financial Bank is setting aside $10 million to lend to small business clients in conjunction with the bank opening its Center for Small Business in Highland.

Citizens Financial Bank parent maintains dividend

The corporate parent of Citizens Financial Bank declared a quarterly dividend of a penny per share payable Jan. 25.

Lake Area United Way launches video contest to honor volunteerism

GRIFFITH | Everyday people perform extraordinary acts of kindness and caring for others without any fanfare.

Citizens Financial Bank parent triples 3Q profit

Net income for the parent of Citizens Financial Bank rose threefold in the third quarter as improving credit quality helped the institution reduce funds set aside to cover bad loans.

Citizens Financial Bank parent maintains dividend

The corporate parent of Citizens Financial Bank declared a quarterly dividend of a penny per share payable Oct. 26.

Second quarter profit slightly higher for Citizens

CFS Bancorp Inc., the parent company for Citizens Financial Bank, said its second quarter net income rose 10 percent as it made progress in boosting revenue and reducing expenses.

CFS Bancorp increases modest 1Q profit

The corporate holding company for Citizens Financial Bank said its first quarter profit grew nearly 4 percent thanks to a modest uptick in income from loans and fees.

Bank donates furniture to women's center

HAMMOND | Citizens Financial Bank recently donated furniture items for the benefit of the homeless and at-risk women and children at Sojourner Truth House day center in Gary.

Bad debt writedown sends Citizens Financial's parent to 4Q loss

MUNSTER | Citizens Financial Bank's corporate parent reported a sharply higher fourth-quarter loss as lower property valuations forced the bank to write down problem assets.

Citizens Financial Bank CEO retiring

Longtime Citizens Financial Bank executive Thomas Prisby plans to retire Dec. 30 as chairman and chief executive officer.

Bank participates in adopt-a-family program

MUNSTER | Citizens Financial Bank has collected gifts for the St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center's Adopt-A-Family Program.

Businesses serve as holiday toy, food drop-off sites

CROWN POINT | Several Crown Point businesses are showing their holiday spirit by serving as drop-off sites for holiday food and toy drives.

Citizens hosting food drive to support local food pantries

MUNSTER | Citizens Financial Bank is proud to announce that the staff at the Crown Point Banking Center is hosting a local food drive to support local food pantries.

Apple Pie Contest Display

An array of apple pie recipe variations were entered in last weekend's pie-baking contest vying for a $300 prize at Citizens Financial Bank in Munster.

Pie Contest Winner Marie Wilson and Judges

Marie Wilson of East Chicago displays her winning apple pie with judges (left to right) Chef Joseph Trama from the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Times Columnist Philip Potempa and radio broadcaster Mike Summers from Indiana 105.5 FM.

11 Northwest Indiana business leaders get magazine honors

Eleven region chief executive officers and one chief financial officer were honored by Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly magazine. They were nominated by readers and peers.

Walk To End Alzheimer's this Sunday in Merrillville

The Alzheimer's Association invites Northwest Indiana residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's this Sunday at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway, Merrillville. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and th…