The Peoples State Bank Nominating Committee appointed Edward J. Grunloh to the Board of Directors. His appointment fills a vacancy left by the passing of Tony Griffith.

As the second round of stimulus payments begins, take these steps to ensure you can see your account for updates.

As fraud prevention techniques evolve, so do thieves and hackers. The latest is an attack through the Department of Employment Security. Learn what to look for and how to stay protected.

For the 17th year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across devices, ensuring that you have the resources needed to be safer and more secure online.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, was signed into action on March 27, 2020. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) were among the different financial tools covered within the Act, specifically relating to the 2020 required minimum distribution (RMD).

Joe Warner, who joined the Peoples State Bank in 2019, was recently named Assistant Vice President at the Salem location.

Dustine Smithenry was recently named Assistant Vice President at the Peoples State Bank of Newton, focusing on agricultural-related lending.

During the Peoples State Bank Annual Stockholder Meeting, Karla Koebele was promoted from Credit Analyst to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, she will assist the President with the financial operations of the bank’s nine locations across five counties within Illinois.

Peoples State Bank welcomed Evan Semple at the end of 2019 to assist with building management. He also oversees PeoplesNet wireless internet services.

The kind and loving spirit of Jasper County native and beloved teacher Orell Farley is the spark that created the Orell Farley Foundation. The Foundation is accepting applications for grants May 15 through July 31, 2020 to charitable, education, religious or scientific purposes within Jasper County that currently have 501(c)(3) status.