PRE TAX EXPENSE (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock based award expense		$ 6,523	$ 6,377	$ 4,464
Related tax benefits recognized in earnings		1,834	1,793	1,255
Restricted stock awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock based award expense	[1]	5,923	5,777	3,791
Restricted stock awards [Member] | Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock based award expense	[2]	$ 600	$ 600	$ 673

[1] Inclusive of compensation expense associated with time-vested and performance-based restricted stock awards.

[2] Expense related to awards issued to directors is recognized as directors’ fees within other noninterest expense.