INCOME TAXES - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
INCOME TAXES
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 23,330	$ 22,979
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses	6,872	6,593
Deferred compensation	3,941	3,678
Unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale	14,557	14,702
Unrealized gain or loss on derivatives	786	312
Deferred loan origination fees, net	13
Non-accrual interest	731	632
Acquisition fair value adjustments	260	232
Equity compensation	1,269	1,016
Contract incentives	391	564
Lease liability	2,209	1,716
Other	365	758
Total	31,394	30,203
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Depreciation	1,403	1,101
Deferred loan origination fees, net		129
Branch acquisition costs and goodwill	2,363	1,987
Core deposit intangible	547	689
Prepaid expenses	287	297
Mortgage servicing rights	738	741
Prepaid pension	673	669
Right of use asset	2,053	1,611
Total	$ 8,064	$ 7,224

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