UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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)): January 20, 2009


National Bancshares Corporation
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-14773
(Commission File Number)

34-1518564
IRS Employer Identification No.)

112 West Market Street, Orrville, Ohio

(Address of principal executive offices)
44667
(Zip Code)
(330) 682-1010
Registrants telephone number, including area code






[not applicable]

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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