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Longview Community Bank and
Middletown State Bank announce merger date is set
[February 27, 2026]
Newman, Mt. Pulaski, and
Middletown, Illinois. – Longview Community Bank and Middletown State
Bank jointly announced that the two institutions will merge
effective April 27, 2026. Following the merger, all locations will
operate under the Longview Community Bank name.
All three Middletown State Bank branch locations in Middletown,
Greenview, and Latham will remain open, and all current employees
will continue serving customers. Clients will maintain relationships
with the same trusted staff members they work with today. The merger
will expand Longview Community Bank’s footprint into Menard and
Logan counties, further strengthening its presence throughout
central Illinois.
The Middletown, Greenview, and Latham locations will join Longview
Community Bank’s existing network of branches in Mt. Pulaski,
Clinton, Chestnut, and Gibson City, enhancing service capabilities
and providing customers with access to expanded products, resources,
and banking convenience.
As part of the merger, Robert Barker, former President of Middletown
State Bank, and Corky Joyner, current Board Director, will join the
Longview Community Bank Board of Directors, providing valuable local
insight and leadership continuity.
Longview Capital Corporation, headquartered in Newman, Illinois,
will remain the parent company of Longview Community Bank.
David Albin, Chairman of the Board and President of Longview Capital
Corporation, emphasized the shared values between the two
organizations.
“We are honored to welcome Middletown State Bank customers and
employees into the Longview Community Bank family,” said Albin.
“Both organizations share a deep commitment to relationship-based
community banking. This partnership allows us to expand our reach,
while maintaining the personalized service our customers expect. We
look forward to building on Middletown State Bank’s strong local
legacy while investing in the future growth and vitality of these
communities.”
Robert Barker, former President of Middletown State Bank, stated,
“Longview Capital has a strong record of growth and customer
service. They will continue to serve the financial needs of our
communities.”
Bill Glaze, President of Longview Community Bank, stated, “Our goal
is smooth service for every customer. Middletown State Bank
customers will see familiar staff, expanded resources, and a
continued focus on dependable banking.”
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About Longview
Capital Corporation
Longview Capital Corporation is a bank holding company based
in Newman, Illinois. It owns three banking subsidiaries,
Longview Bank, Longview Community Bank, and Federated Bank.
Together, these subsidiaries operate 25 branches in Bradley,
Braidwood, Chebanse, Chestnut, Chrisman, Clinton, Danville,
Gibson City, Georgetown, Greenview, Latham, Loda, Marshall,
Middletown, Mt. Pulaski, Newman, Onarga, Ogden, Paris,
Royal, Saint Joseph, Sidney, Tilton, Tuscola, and Villa Grove,
Illinois. As of December 31, 2025, Longview Capital Corporation
reported total assets of 1.1 billion dollars. For more
information, visit longviewcap.com.
About Longview Community Bank
Longview Community Bank was founded in 1872 as The Farmers Bank
of Mt. Pulaski. As of December 31, 2025, Longview Community Bank
held $268 million dollars in assets, $217 million dollars in
deposits, and $189 million dollars in loans. Longview Community
Bank operates four branches across Ford, Logan, and DeWitt
counties, including Chestnut, Clinton, Gibson City, and Mount
Pulaski, which serves as the corporate office. For more
information, visit Longviewcb.com.
About Middletown State Bank
Middletown State Bank was founded in 1917 as the Marbold State Bank
of Middletown. As of December 31, 2025, the bank held 46 million
dollars in assets, 38 million dollars in deposits, and 32 million
dollars in loans. The bank operated three branches in Middletown,
Greenview, and Latham. Longview Capital Corporation originally
purchased Middletown State Bank in April 2025.
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