EXHIBIT 20
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NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 1998                        For Further Information Contact:
                                     Edward M. George
                                     President & CEO (304) 234-9208

                                     Nasdaq Trading Symbol: WSBC

WesBanco Acquires The Hunter Insurance Agency

Wheeling, WV. . . WesBanco, Inc. President & CEO, Edward M. George, today 
announced that WesBanco, Inc., had consummated its acquisition of the Hunter
Insurance Agency, Fairmont, West Virginia, in a stock transaction that is
structured as a purchase transaction by WesBanco.

The Hunter Insurance Agency, a full service agency and seller of life, casualty
and commercial insurance, has been in business since 1937.

In commenting on the purchase, Mr. George stated, "We are pleased to announce
this affiliation with the Hunter Insurance Agency. This acquisition will afford
WesBanco an entry into the life, casualty and commercial insurance agency
business. We look forward to the expansion of our financial services product
mix. The addition of insurance products affords WesBanco the opportunity to
provide our customers with a full array of financial products and services."

According to Mr. George, the directors, officers and employees currently
associated with the Hunter Insurance Agency would maintain their respective
positions within the company with Bruce D. Martin, CIC, continuing to serve
as the President and CEO of the agency.

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