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This iteration of North Valley Bank has continued to embody the community-focused ethos of its namesake, operating seven full-service branches. northvalley*banks
The Evolution of North Valley Bank: From California Roots to Ohio Expansion This story highlights the resilience of the community
While the California entity was absorbed, the North Valley Bank name found new life. Based on data available as of 2026, a separate North Valley Bank, headquartered in Zanesville, Ohio, operates as a community bank servicing Licking, Madison, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, and Pickaway counties. This iteration of North Valley Bank has continued
However, the rapid consolidation of the American banking landscape eventually caught up with it. In October 2014, in a deal valued at over $178 million, Redding-based North Valley Bancorp was acquired by Chico-based Tri Counties Bank, effectively ending its run as an independent California institution.