The First Bank of Berne made a $3,000 donation to Wells County Lifewise Academy. Pictured from left to right are, Tara Frauhiger, program director Southern Wells, Erica Bennett, FBB Bluffton branch manager, Rhonda Maller, program director Norwell, and Sarah Corkwell, program director Bluffton-Harrison. 

LifeWise Academy is reaching students at every elementary school in Wells County.  Through released Time Religious Instruction, they are teaching the children in our community character traits for living, based on Bible stories during school hours. The funds will be used for programming, materials, transportation for the students. (Photos provided)