Mr. Tressler commented, "MainSource Bank prides itself on community involvement. We recognize that families and individuals need an avenue to rebuild any personal loss that they may have incurred as the result of a natural disaster. Our Disaster Relief Loan Program will provide these families and individuals with the financial means to take care of their immediate needs including shelter, food, clothing and medication. Giving people the opportunity to rebuild their lives is just another way that MainSource Bank hopes to give back to our communities."

For information on MainSource Bank's Disaster Relief Loan Program, please call or visit any MainSource Bank location.

MainSource Bank is a subsidiary of MainSource Financial Group, Inc., and is headquartered in Greensburg, Indiana. MainSource Bank operates 64 offices in 29 Indiana counties. MainSource Financial Group ("The Company") is listed on the NASDAQ National Market (under the symbol: "MSFG") and is a community-focused, financial holding company with assets of approximately $2.5 billion. The Company operates 65 offices in 30 Indiana counties, six offices in three Illinois counties, and six offices in two Ohio counties through its three banking subsidiaries, MainSource Bank, Greensburg, Indiana, MainSource Bank - Illinois, Kankakee, Illinois, and MainSource Bank - Ohio, Troy, Ohio. Through its non-banking subsidiaries, MainSource Insurance LLC, and MainSource Title LLC, the Company and its banking subsidiaries provide various related financial services.

CONTACT:
Daryl R. Tressler
Chairman, President and CEO
MainSource Bank
812-663-4711