CANFIELD The pending merger between Farmers National Banc Corp. and Middlefield Banc Corp. is set to offer customers across Ohio and western Pennsylvania a larger branch network and a wider range of financial services.

The two financial institutions, both based in Northeast Ohio, announced their merger agreement on Tuesday. The transaction involves Farmers National Banc Corp., the parent company of The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, acquiring Middlefield Banc Corp., the parent company of The Middlefield Banking Company. Once the deal is complete, the combined operations will operate under the Farmers National Bank name.

The all-stock transaction is valued at approximately $299 million. It is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, pending approval from shareholde

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