Sonora County Bank Branch To Remain Open

By Bill Johnson Published Feb 3, 2009 10:00 am Updated Mar 28, 2009 04:04 pm

Merced, CA — According to County Bank Director of Marketing Thomas Smith all branches of County Bank are open for business.

For those who may be concerned about a possible closure of the Sonora branch of County Bank following is a statement from the Merced based financial institution.

"Contrary to media reports Capital Corp. of the West’s County Bank branches are open for business. County Bank customer funds are insured to at least $250,000 by the FDIC. Deposits in County Bank checking accounts are 100 percent insured regardless of the balance. Deposits in savings, money market and certificate of deposit accounts are insured to at least $250,000, and possibly more depending on the ownership of the account."

Click County Bank for a more detailed report from Capital Corp. of the West issued January 30, 2009.

Written by bill.johnson@mlode