LEBANON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A national banking publication, U.S. Banker, has recognized LCNB National Bank for its outstanding three-year average return on equity (ROE) in its June 2009 edition. LCNB is ranked 139^th among all community banks and thrifts across the United States which qualified. The rankings were based on an analysis of data compiled by SNL Financial LC.

Steve P. Foster, President of LCNB National Bank, stated, "We are honored to be recognized as one of the top 200 community banks. This recognition is shared by our entire team who take great pride in LCNB National Bank and in serving our customers' financial needs, every day." He continued, "It also reconfirms our philosophy of responsible lending, offering state-of-the-art financial products, providing excellent customer service, and increasing shareholder value."

LCNB Corp. (OTCBB: LCNB) is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Affiliates of LCNB Corp. are LCNB National Bank, with 25 offices located in Warren, Butler, Clinton, Clermont, Hamilton and Montgomery Counties, Ohio, and Dakin Insurance Agency, Inc. Additional information about LCNB Corp. and information about products and services offered by LCNB National Bank and Dakin Insurance Agency can be found on the Internet at www.lcnb.com and www.dakin-ins.com.

    Source: LCNB Corp.

Contact: LCNB Corp. Stephen P. Wilson, Chairman and CEO or Steve P. Foster, President, 800-344-BANK