GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) _ Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $3.5 million.

The Gallipolis, Ohio-based bank said it had earnings of 74 cents per share.

The bank holding company posted revenue of $14.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $13.4 million, which beat Street forecasts.

Ohio Valley Banc shares have decreased 5% since the beginning of the year.

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