Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Composition of loan portfolio
Total commercial loans	$ 540,082	$ 511,738
Total consumer loans	238,716	225,529
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees	778,798	737,267
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees, (Percentage)	100.00%	100.00%
Less allowance for loan losses	(10,713)	(10,213)
Total loans, net	768,085	727,054
Commercial [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total commercial loans	540,082	511,738
Total commercial loans, (Percentage)	69.40%	69.40%
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees	540,082	511,738
Commercial [Member] \| Owner occupied RE [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total commercial loans	188,944	185,129
Total commercial loans, (Percentage)	24.30%	25.10%
Commercial [Member] \| Non-owner occupied RE [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total commercial loans	174,899	166,016
Total commercial loans, (Percentage)	22.50%	22.50%
Commercial [Member] \| Construction [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total commercial loans	38,162	30,906
Total commercial loans, (Percentage)	4.90%	4.20%
Commercial [Member] \| Business [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total commercial loans	138,077	129,687
Total commercial loans, (Percentage)	17.70%	17.60%
Consumer [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total consumer loans	238,716	225,529
Total consumer loans, (Percentage)	30.60%	30.60%
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees	238,716	225,529
Consumer [Member] \| Real estate [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total consumer loans	120,597	114,201
Total consumer loans, (Percentage)	15.40%	15.50%
Consumer [Member] \| Home equity [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total consumer loans	84,185	78,479
Total consumer loans, (Percentage)	10.80%	10.60%
Consumer [Member] \| Construction [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total consumer loans	20,710	19,888
Total consumer loans, (Percentage)	2.70%	2.70%
Consumer [Member] \| Other [Member]
Composition of loan portfolio
Total consumer loans	$ 13,224	$ 12,961
Total consumer loans, (Percentage)	1.70%	1.80%

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Amount of allowance to cover probable credit losses on loans and leases. Includes carryover of or adjustments to the allowance for loan losses in connection with business combinations. Excludes allowance for loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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Amount before allowance of commercial loans and leases receivable includes, but not limited to, commercial and industrial loans, agricultural loans, mortgage loans, promissory notes, interbank and other loans to financial institutions, draws against credit facilities, trade financing, lease financings. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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