2026 OVB 4-H Scholars

OVB announces 2026 4-H Scholars

May 26, 2026
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Michaelanne Ours, Chloe Patrick, Nevaeh Stiltner, Bailey Fuller, Hannah Jackson, and Brady Dailey were named the 2026 recipients of the Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship. To date, the bank has helped 275 4-H members pay for college through the program.
 
 
 

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Promotions, retirements & a new loan office for OVBC

May 14, 2026 
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio—Ohio Valley Banc Corp. recognized Thomas E. Wiseman's previously announced retirement as chairman of the board at OVBC's shareholders meeting on May 13, 2026.
 
 
 
 
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OVB’s Chapman, Taylor graduate from Bankers Leadership Institute

May 11, 2026 
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Bank’s Aaron Chapman, assistant vice president I, senior credit analyst, and Jessica Taylor, branch operations manager, recently graduated from the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) Bank Leadership Institute Class of 2025-26.
 
 
 
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Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Reports 1st Quarter Earnings

April 28, 2026 
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the “Company”) reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, of $4,297,000, a decrease of $109,000, or 2.5%, from the same period during the prior year.
 
 
 
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OVB debuts Hannan High School Community Card

April 27. 2026
ASHTON, W.Va. – On April 27, Ohio Valley Bank launched a new design in the bank’s Community First debit card lineup.The new card features the Hannan Junior/Senior High School Wildcats.
 
The design showcases the school’s mascot over a stunning blue background.
 
 
 
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OVBC Announces Cash Dividend

April 14, 2026 
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – On Tuesday April 14, 2026, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on May 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 24, 2026.
 
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OVBC Reports 4th Quarter and Record Fiscal Year Earnings

January 27, 2026
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio—Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the “Company”) reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, of $3,955,000, an increase of $1,440,000, or 57.3%, from the same period the prior year. 
 
 
 
 
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OVBC Announces Cash Dividend

January 13, 2026 
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – On Tuesday Jan. 13, 2026, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per common share payable on Feb. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Jan. 23, 2026.
 
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Jared Burdette

Burdette Joins OVB Lending Team

October 30, 2025
CHARLESTON — Ohio Valley Bank recently named Jared Burdette as Vice President, Commercial Banking. Burdette joined the bank’s lending team earlier this year.
Burdette is a graduate of Marshall University. He brings over 19 years of banking experience to OVB. 
 
 
 

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OVB opens Parkersburg loan office

October 28, 2025
PARKERSBURG – Ohio Valley Bank hosted a grand opening event Friday, Oct. 24, to celebrate the new OVB Parkersburg Loan Office.
 
Located in the back portion of the State Farm office building at 1035 Murdoch Avenue and accessible from the door marked with the OVB logo, the office is operated by Shawn Sandy, OVB vice president, business development officer. 
 
 
 

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OVBC Reports Third Quarter Earnings

October 27, 2025
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 of $3,030,000 an increase of... 
 
 
 

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OVBC Announces Cash Dividend

October 21, 2025
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — On Tuesday Oct. 21, 2025, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per common share payable on Nov. 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Oct. 31, 2025. 
 
 
 
 

Mary McKinniss

McKinniss named OVB officer

September 25, 2025
GALLIPOLIS – Ohio Valley Bank recently promoted Mary McKinniss to assistant vice president I. In addition to her new title, McKinniss serves as the bank’s compliance officer II, fair lending officer.
 
 
 

Terri Camden

Camden named OVB senior vice president

September 24, 2025
GALLIPOLIS – Ohio Valley Bank recently announced the promotion of Terri Camden. Camden was named senior vice president, director of human resources.
 
 
 

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OVB Debuts Ironton High School Community Card

September 16, 2025
IRONTON, Ohio – On Sept. 15, Ohio Valley Bank launched a new design in the bank’s Community First debit card lineup.
 
The new card showcases Ironton High School. The card pays homage to the school’s mascot as the design features a tiger over a beautiful golden-orange background.
 
 
 

Matthew Joos

Joos named OVB officer

August 26, 2025

GALLIPOLIS – Ohio Valley Bank recently promoted Matthew Joos to assistant vice president I. Joos, who serves as the bank’s IT manager, began his career with OVB in 2017.

 
 

Tammie Powell

Powell named  OVB assistant vice president II, technical officer

August 22, 2025
GALLIPOLIS – Ohio Valley Bank recently promoted Tammie Powell to assistant vice president II, technical officer.
 
 
 

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OVBC Announces Extension of Stock Buyback Program

August 20, 2025
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio—Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the “Company”) announced the Board of Directors has authorized the extension date of its existing stock buyback program to August 31, 2026.
 
 
 

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OVBC Reports 2025 2nd Quarter Earnings

July 25, 2025
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the “Company”) reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, of $4,210,000, an increase of $1,238,000, or 41.7%, from the same period the prior year...
 
 
 

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OVBC announces cash dividend

July 15, 2025
On Tuesday July 15, 2025, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per common share payable on Aug. 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 25, 2025. 
 
 
 

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OVBC joins Russell 3000  

July 1, 2025
GALLIPOLIS—Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] was added as a member of the broad-market Russell 3000® Index, effective after the US market opened today, June 30, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes’ reconstitution.
 
 
 
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Swain graduates from ABA Marketing School  

June 27, 2025
GALLIPOLIS—Jenni Swain, Ohio Valley Bank Assistant Vice President I, Marketing Specialist, recently earned the American Bankers Association (ABA) Marketing School certificate.
 
Swain was one of 64 bank marketing professionals from across the country who completed the training course. The ABA Marketing School is an intense educational program focused on preparing marketing professionals for a leadership role in their company and to strategically align marketing plans with goals. The program included 14 courses ranging from a variety of topics, including marketing ROI; data and analytics; profitability; sales and marketing alignment; AI and risk management; and more.
 
 
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OVB names 2025 ‘Award of Excellence’ recipients

June 2, 2025
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio—During the Ohio Valley Bank Corp. Annual Shareholders Meeting, OVB President and CEO Larry Miller announced the winners of the bank’s prestigious employee award, the OVB Award of Excellence, which is OVB’s highest honor.
 
The OVB Award of Excellence is presented to Ohio Valley Bank employees who exemplify and are committed to the mission, vision, and values of the company. In addition, the award is presented to those who have made a positive impact on the bank, their fellow employees, and the community.
 
 
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Jones named OVB officer 

May 20, 2025
GALLIPOLIS—Ohio Valley Bank recently promoted Harmony Jones as an officer of the company. Jones was named OVB Assistant Vice President I, Residential Operations Manager.
 
Jones began her career with OVB in 2009 working as a seasonal teller. She has since worked in other areas of the bank, including collections, prior to joining the residential loan processing department.
 
 
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OVB announces 2025 4-H Scholars

May 19, 2025
GALLIPOLIS—Walker Fowble, Lauren Kincaid, Callie Farmer, Isabella Kearns, Sydneyahna Card, Makenzie Collins, and Mikenna Ferguson were named the 2025 recipients of the Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship. To date, the bank has helped 269 4-H members pay for college through the program.
 

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Jones, Garrett graduate from Ohio Bankers League Leadership Institute

May 5, 2025
GALLIPOLIS – Ohio Valley Bank is proud to announce that Harmony Jones, residential loan operations supervisor, and Bridget Garrett, call center supervisor, successfully graduated from the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) Bank Leadership Institute, Class of 2024-25.
 
 
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Swain named OVB officer

April 30, 2025
GALLIPOLIS – Ohio Valley Bank recently named Jenni Swain an officer of the bank. As Assistant Cashier, Marketing Specialist, Swain will continue to showcase her talents within the bank’s marketing department.
 
Kyla Carpenter, OVB vice president and director of marketing, described Swain’s promotion as well deserved.
 
 
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OVBC Announces 2025 First Quarter Earnings 

April 25, 2025
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the "Company") reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, of $4,406,00, an increase of $1,613,000 from the same period the prior year. Earnings per share for...

 
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OVBC Announces Dividend

April 15, 2025

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio—On Tuesday April 15, 2025, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per common share payable on May 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 25, 2025.

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Sandy joins OVB Lending Team

April 9, 2025
PARKERSBURG, W.Va.— Ohio Valley Bank recently named Shawn Sandy as Vice President, Business Development Officer. Sandy joined the bank’s lending team earlier this year.
Sandy is a 1996 graduate of Mississippi State University. He brings 28 years of banking experience to OVB. His primary goal is to generate new commercial loans as well as expand the bank’s lending footprint in the Parkersburg area. Sandy described his excitement in working to help OVB grow.
 
 
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OVBC Announces 2024 4Q and Fiscal Year Earnings 

January 28, 2025
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] (the "Company") reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, of $2,515,00, a decrease of $708,000 from the same period the prior year. Earnings per share for...



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OVBC Announces Cash Dividend

January 14, 2025
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — On Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share payable on Feb. 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Jan. 25, 2025.



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OVB Debuts GC Starz Community First Card

December 13, 2024
BIDWELL, Ohio — On Friday, Dec. 13, Ohio Valley Bank launched a new design in the bank’s Community First debit card lineup.

The new card showcases GC Starz, a competitive cheer and tumbling company located in Bidwell, Ohio. The card features a beautiful, sparkly purple background.



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Peck Named OVB Security Officer

December 4, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Bank recently named Stephenie Peck as the company’s new security officer. Peck, who began her career at the bank in 1997 as a switchboard officer, will continue to serve as OVB assistant vice president, regional branch administrator as well.



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OVBC Reports Third Quarter Earnings

October 28, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, of $2,719,000, an increase of $468,000, or 20.8%, from the same period the prior year.



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Ohio Valley Bank partners with Greenlight to help parents raise financially smart kids and teens

October 25, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Bank today announced a partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (“Greenlight”) to better serve families and help the next generation build healthy financial futures. Starting today, OVB customers will have free+ access to Greenlight’s award-winning family finance app, available through the Greenlight for program.



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OVBC Announces Cash Dividend

October 15, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — On Tuesday Oct. 15, 2024, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share payable on Nov.10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Oct. 25, 2024.



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OVB debuts Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Community First card

September 13, 2024

CHESTER, Ohio — On Friday, Sept. 13, Ohio Valley Bank launched a new design in the bank’s Community First debit card lineup.

The new card showcases the Chester Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Unit, located in Meigs County, Ohio. The design highlights the selflessness of firefighters everywhere.

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Andrew Bush

Bush promoted to OVB officer

September 12, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Bank recently announced the promotion of Andrew Bush to bank officer. As assistant cashier and digital banking manager, Bush will continue to work in the corporate communications department.
 
 

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OVBC Announces Extension of Stock Buyback Program

August 21, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, OH — Ohio Valley Banc. Corp announced the Board of Directors has authorized the extension date of its existing stock buyback program to August 31, 2025.



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OVB debuts Lawrence County 4-H Community First card

August 16, 2024
IRONTON, Ohio – On Friday, Aug. 16, Ohio Valley Bank launched a new design in the bank’s Community First debit card lineup.

The new card showcases the Lawrence County 4-H Committee, located in Lawrence County, Ohio. The card features a green background with the 4-H clover logo.



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OVBC Reports 2Q Earnings

July 26, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] ("the Company") reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, of $2,972,000, a decrease of $277,000 from the same period the year prior.



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OVBC Announces Cash Dividend

July 16, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — On Tuesday July 16, 2024, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share payable on Aug. 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 26, 2024.




OVB debuts Sweet Home Ohio account

July 10, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Ohio Valley Bank is pleased to announce a new account to the bank’s lineup, the Sweet Home Ohio account. This account, which is part of Ohio State Treasurer Robert Sprague’s Ohio Homebuyers Plus program, is an enhanced interest savings account for eligible Ohio residents. The state has limited each bank to only opening one thousand of these accounts, and they expect them to go fast.



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Hudson earns national certification

May 30, 2024
Drew Hudson, Ohio Valley Bank vice president, senior compliance officer, was recently awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) professional designation from the American Bankers Association.



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OVB names ‘Award of Excellence’ recipients

May 29, 2024
During the Ohio Valley Bank Corp. Annual Shareholders Meeting, OVB President and CEO Larry Miller announced the winners of the bank’s prestigious employee award, the OVB Award of Excellence, which is OVB’s highest honor.


OVB announces 2024 4-H Scholars

May 28, 2024
Lydia Jones, Nathan Wood, Kyla Penn, Lily Schneider, Raeann Schagel, Madelyn Fannin and Macey Norris were named the 2024 recipients of the Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship. To date, the bank has helped 262 4-H members pay for college through the program.


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Ohio Valley Banc Corp. reports first quarter earnings

April 25, 2024
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, of $2,793,000... 


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New drive-thru and office hours announced

April 19, 2024

New hours to start Monday, April 29, have been announced for some Ohio Valley Bank locations.




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Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Announces Cash Dividend

April 17, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share payable on May 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 26, 2024.


Hesson named OVB Assistant Vice President

March 27, 2024
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va.— Ohio Valley Bank recently announced the promotion of Andrea Hesson to assistant vice president, lead lender, Point Pleasant Office.


Seth Michael joins OVB Board

March 20, 2024
JACKSON, Ohio—Thomas E. Wiseman, chairman of the board, announced the election of Seth I. Michael to the Boards of Directors of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) [Nasdaq: OVBC] and Ohio Valley Bank during the meeting of the board held March 19. Michael’s tenure will begin April 1.



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OVBC reports 4th quarter and fiscal year 2023 earnings

January 25, 2024
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [NASDAQ: OVBC] (the "Company") reported consolidated net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, of $3,223,000.00, a decrease of $301,000 from the same period the prior year.



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OVBC announces cash dividend

January 16, 2024

GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – On Tuesday Jan. 16, 2024, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share payable on Feb. 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Jan. 26, 2024.

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