First Bank of Berne is an alley art sponsor for the downtown pathways project, committing to a multi-year donation of $10,000 to Bluffton NOW! Last year, $4,000 was donated with $3,000 to follow this year and $3,000 in 2023. Pictured are, from left, Jeremy Penrod, Cory Mann, Michael Lautzenheiser and Brandy Fiechter of Bluffton NOW and Kent Liechty and Erica Bennett of First Bank of Berne. (Photo submitted)
