CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income	$ 47,275	$ 60,672	$ 71,109
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments	4,560	5,057	6,551
Provision for credit losses	16,166	7,295	(2,025)
Securities (gains)/losses	(103)	1	(3)
Depreciation and amortization	9,946	6,530	6,111
Provision for deferred income taxes	3,280	(472)	(3,150)
Net change in accrued interest receivable	(2,057)	(3,589)	(4,342)
Contribution of shares to ESOP	1,665	1,518	1,451
Restricted stock compensation	1,334	895	825
Gain on sale of mortgage loans	(1,153)	(966)	(1,994)
(Gain) Loss on sale of other real estate	(55)	31	55
Origination of loans held for sale	(42,148)	(31,498)	(65,412)
Proceeds from loans held for sale	43,108	31,611	69,946
Other, net	(21,452)	9,005	(335)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	60,366	86,090	78,787
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale	50,662
Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale	113,030	111,541	179,597
Purchases of securities available-for-sale	(40,098)	(30,460)	(345,201)
Proceeds from loans sold previously classified as portfolio loans			12,802
Loans made to customers, net of repayment	(210,144)	(106,031)	(271,503)
Net change in federal funds sold	(538)	9,092	(9,066)
Redemption of restricted stock	763	40	1,871
Purchase of restricted stock	(2,228)	(26)	(1,049)
Cash received (disbursed) from acquisitions, net	28,152
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned	390	287	286
Additions to premises and equipment	(6,108)	(6,541)	(1,426)
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(66,119)	(22,098)	(433,689)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits	6,562	(278,199)	(39,547)
Net change in short-term borrowings	119,836	(3,654)	(22,499)
Dividends paid	(21,248)	(15,383)	(14,459)
Purchase of treasury stock	(376)	(11,514)	(27,701)
Proceeds from other borrowings	1,525,000	2,080,000
Maturities of other borrowings	(1,607,254)	(1,981,000)	(6,402)
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	22,520	(209,750)	(110,608)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	16,767	(145,758)	(465,510)
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	76,759	222,517	688,027
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD	93,526	76,759	222,517
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW AND NONCASH INFORMATION:
Interest	88,545	59,031	18,463
Income Taxes	$ 10,480	$ 11,350	$ 13,525