Lenox Bancorp 8-K Other events

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 22, 2002

LENOX BANCORP, INC.(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                Ohio                
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)              0-28162             
(Commission File Number)       31-1445959       
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

4730 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212(Address of principal executive offices)   Zip Code

(513) 531-8655Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Item 5.    Other Events.

        On April 22, 2002, Lenox Bancorp, Inc. issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 7.   Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c)    Exhibits.

                   99.1     Press Release issued on April 22, 2002.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 22, 2002 LENOX BANCORP, INC.


By:   /s/Jane Schank                          
      Jane Schank
      Secretary and Treasurer