In rural Auglaize County, just off Interstate 75 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, is a home away from home for America’s dedicated drivers. TravelCenters of America, owned by successful businessman Tom Panos, has been serving up home-cooked meals to drivers and families since 1991. Panos owns 11 additional truck stops throughout the U.S. and says efficiency is… Read more »
How to Find Scholarships for College
The cost of college tuition has risen considerably over the past decade. Scholarships help students pay for college and, unlike a loan, do not need to be repaid. Various scholarships are offered by institutions such as schools, employers, communities and nonprofit organizations. Types of Scholarships The nature of scholarships can vary significantly. They can be… Read more »
Meet the Class of 2021: Minster Bank’s Scholarship Award Recipients
One of our values here at Minster Bank is giving back to the communities we serve, and one of the ways we do that is through our annual scholarship program. This year, we awarded $15,000 to graduating high school seniors in school districts in the communities we serve. Each recipient was chosen by their school… Read more »
Middleton Joins Minster Bank as Commercial Loan Officer
Minster Bank is excited to announce Seth Middleton has been hired as a Commercial Loan Officer for the Troy office and surrounding areas. In making the announcement, Dan Heitmeyer, Vice President of Commercial Banking, said that Seth will be joining Jerry Herbe, Senior Commercial Lender, to help lead the bank’s efforts to grow Minster Bank’s… Read more »
Should You Take a Gap Year or Go to College Right Away?
If you (or your child) are in your junior or senior year of high school, you’ve probably got too many questions to count. One of them is likely whether to take a gap year, or a year off in between 12th grade and your first semester of college. Before you decide whether to jump right… Read more »
4 Simple Steps to Keep Your Bank Account Safe
Criminals are looking for accounts they can easily hack and information they can easily steal. Here are four easy steps you can take to help protect your account from thieves. 1. Review Your Bank Statements Whether you receive online or paper statements of your account’s activity, it is important to read them line by line…. Read more »
Success Story: Building Our Dream with Minster Bank
In March of this year, Michael and Amanda Burrows moved into their dream home, a new construction in Troy, Ohio. Over the course of the two-year building project, Minster Bank was a steadfast partner and proponent for the couple, offering friendly service and expert advice throughout the home construction loan process. Choosing Minster Bank Michael… Read more »