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 11, 2013


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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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On January 11, 2013, National Bancshares Corporation (`NBOH`) and its
subsidiary bank, First National Bank announced the departure of Myron
Filarski, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective
January 11, 2013.



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.

National Bancshares Corporation


Date:  January 14, 2013

/s/ Mark R. Witmer
Mark R. Witmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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