While the building, services, and faces may change, one thing remains the same; The Republic Banking Company a Division of The Farmers State Bank will strive to best serve its customers as a locally operated financial institution. Since its incorporation in 1906, The Republic Banking Company has been located at the corner of Washington and North streets in Republic, Ohio. In 2005, RBC underwent a major renovation, which corresponded with the bank's 100th anniversary. Bank management started a new era of growth in 2025 by merging The Republic Banking Company of Republic, OH, with The Farmers State Bank of New Madison, OH. This merger is one of two like-minded institutions with deep roots in their respective communities.