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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 5, 2010

FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

INDIANA

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

                   0-17071                                                                                                35-1544218
                (Commission File Number)                                                                  (IRS Employer Identification No.)

                200 East Jackson Street
                P.O. Box 792
                Muncie, Indiana                                                                                                    47305-2814
                (Address of principal executive offices)                                                                     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (765) 747-1500

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
 Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
 
 Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
 
 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))