Farmers National Banc Corp. and Middlefield Banc Corp. receive regulatory approvals for merger.

Farmers National Banc Corp. and Middlefield Banc Corp. have received regulatory approvals for their proposed merger. The merger is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2026. Farmers National Banc Corp. is a holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, while Middlefield Banc Corp. is a holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company. The merger aims to expand Farmers National Banc Corp.'s operations and enhance its financial performance.