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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004

0-20159
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(Commission File Number)

CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio 31-1073048
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

323 Croghan Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(419) 332-7301
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

1,897,696 common shares were outstanding as of March 31, 2004

This document contains 19 pages.



CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC.
Index




PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page(s)

Item 1. Financial Statements 3 -7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8 - 12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 12
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 12

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 13
Item 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 13
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 13
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 13
Item 5. Other Information 13
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
(a) Exhibit 31.1 - Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CEO's Certification 16
Exhibit 31.2 - Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Treasurer's Certification 17
Exhibit 32.1 - Section 1350 CEO's Certification 18
Exhibit 32.2 - Section 1350 Treasurer's Certification 19
(b) A Form 8-K dated January 21, 2004 was filed on
January 21, 2004 reporting the 2003 annual
earnings for Croghan Bancshares, Inc. and
announcing the continuation of a stock repurchase
program effective on February 1, 2004.

Signatures 15


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)



March 31, December 31,
ASSETS 2004 2003
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and due from banks $ 10,342 $ 10,984
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SECURITIES
Available-for-sale, at fair value 56,787 59,261
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost, fair value of $1,655 in
2004 and $2,523 in 2003 1,548 2,436
Restricted stock 2,617 2,539
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Total securities 60,952 64,236
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LOANS 309,740 306,292
Less: Allowance for loan losses 3,358 3,387
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Net loans 306,382 302,905
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Premises and equipment, net 7,023 6,911
Cash surrender value of life insurance 8,962 8,876
Goodwill 6,113 6,113
Accrued interest receivable 1,752 1,930
Other assets 805 818
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 402,331 $ 402,773
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Demand, non-interest bearing $ 35,503 $ 39,758
Savings, NOW and Money Market deposits 136,447 138,272
Time 134,665 134,377
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Total deposits 306,615 312,407

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements 15,448 11,176
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 30,000 30,000
Dividends payable 531 532
Other liabilities 2,676 2,462
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Total liabilities 355,270 356,577
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $12.50 par value. Authorized 3,000,000 shares;
issued 1,914,109 shares 23,926 23,926
Surplus 123 122
Retained earnings 22,937 22,097
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 533 434
Treasury stock, 16,413 shares in 2004 and 14,355 shares in 2003, at cost (458) (383)
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Total stockholders' equity 47,061 46,196
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 402,331 $ 402,773
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See note to consolidated financial statements.

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CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)



Three months ended
March 31
2004 2003
(Dollars in thousands,
except per share data)

INTEREST INCOME
Loans, including fees $ 4,739 $ 4,976
Securities:
U.S. Treasury - 10
Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations 346 492
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 165 147
Other 53 71
Federal funds sold - 20
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Total interest income 5,303 5,716
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 1,130 1,428
Other borrowings 299 324
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Total interest expense 1,429 1,752
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Net interest income 3,874 3,964
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 130 115
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Net interest income, after provision for loan losses 3,744 3,849
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NON-INTEREST INCOME
Trust income 134 127
Service charges on deposit accounts 298 285
Gain (loss) on sale of securities 65 -
Other 219 221
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Total non-interest income 716 633
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries, wages and employee benefits 1,517 1,453
Occupancy of premises 164 176
Other operating 820 940
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Total non-interest expenses 2,501 2,569
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Income before federal income taxes 1,959 1,913

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 588 592
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NET INCOME $ 1,371 $ 1,321
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Net income per share, based on 1,898,416 shares in 2004 and 1,901,126 shares in 2003 $ 0.72 $ 0.69
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Dividends declared, based on 1,897,696 shares in 2004 and 1,901,521 shares in 2003 $ 0.28 $ 0.27
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See note to consolidated financial statements.

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CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Unaudited)



Three months ended
March 31
2004 2003
(Dollars in thousands,
except share and per share data)

BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 46,196 $ 43,462

Comprehensive Income:
Net income 1,371 1,321
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale,
net of reclassification adjustments and related income taxes 99 (124)
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Total comprehensive income 1,470 1,197

Issuance of shares of common stock, 142 shares in 2004 and 619 shares in 2003 4 17

Purchase of 2,200 treasury shares (78) -

Cash dividends declared, $.28 per share in 2004 and $.27 per share in 2003 (531) (513)
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BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD $ 47,061 $ 44,163
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See note to consolidated financial statements.

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CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)



Three months ended
March 31
2004 2003
(Dollars in thousands)

NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 2,162 $ 2,497
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (2,025) (6,400)
Proceeds from maturities of securities 3,718 5,749
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities 1,614 -
Net decrease (increase) in loans (3,728) 9,141
Additions to premises and equipment (251) (161)
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Net cash from investing activities (672) 8,329
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in deposits (5,792) 2,459
Net change in federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements 4,272 (3,648)
Net change in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings - (1,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 4 17
Cash dividends paid (532) (513)
Purchase of treasury stock (78) -
Payment of deferred compensation (6) (29)
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Net cash from financing activities (2,132) (2,714)
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (642) 8,112

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 10,984 13,140
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 10,342 $ 21,252
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 1,410 $ 1,774
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Federal income taxes $ - $ 58
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See note to consolidated financial statements.

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CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC.
Note to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2004
(Unaudited)

(1) Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Croghan
Bancshares, Inc. ("the Corporation") without audit. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to present fairly the Corporation's consolidated financial
position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been
made.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been omitted. The results of operations for
the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results for the full year.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Where appropriate, the following discussion relating to Croghan Bancshares, Inc.
("Croghan" or "the Corporation") contains the insights of management into known
events and trends that have or may be expected to have a material effect on
Croghan's operations and financial condition. The information presented may also
contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future financial
performance, which are not historical facts and which involve various risks and
uncertainties.

When or if used in any Securities and Exchange Commission filings, or other
public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the
approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases: "anticipate",
"would be", "will allow", "intends to", "will likely result", "are expected to",
"will continue", "is anticipated", "is estimated", "is projected", or similar
expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that include but are not
limited to: changes in economic conditions in the Corporation's market area,
changes in policies by regulatory agencies, fluctuations in interest rates,
demand for loans in the Corporation's market area, and competition. All or some
of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from historical
earnings and those presently anticipated or projected.

The Corporation cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advises
readers that various factors including regional and national economic
conditions, substantial changes in the levels of market interest rates, credit
and other risks associated with lending and investing activities, and
competitive and regulatory factors could affect the Corporation's financial
performance and cause the actual results for future periods to differ materially
from those anticipated or projected. The Corporation does not undertake, and
specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements
to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date
of such statements.

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Assets totaled $402,331,000 at March 31, 2004 compared to $402,773,000 at 2003
year end. Total loans increased to $309,740,000 at March 31, 2004 compared to
$306,292,000 at 2003 year end. Total securities decreased to $60,952,000 from
$64,236,000 at 2003 year end and total deposits decreased to $306,615,000 from
$312,407,000 at 2003 year end.

Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 was $1,371,000 or
$.72 per common share compared to $1,321,000 or $.69 per common share for the
same period in 2003. Year-to-date operating results in 2004 were positively
impacted by an increase in non-interest income, which included $65,000 of gains
from the sale of securities, and a decrease in non-interest expenses.

FINANCIAL POSITION

The following comments are based upon a comparison of Croghan's financial
position at March 31, 2004 to 2003 year end.

Total loans increased $3,448,000 or 1.1 percent from 2003 year end. Loan
categories experiencing growth from 2003 year end include a $1,932,000 increase
in residential real estate loans, a $2,472,000 increase in nonresidential real
estate loans, and a $1,742,000 increase in construction real estate loans. Loan
categories experiencing contraction from 2003 year end include a $2,409,000
decrease in commercial loans, a $7,000 decrease in consumer loans, and a
$282,000 decrease in credit card loans. Total securities decreased $3,284,000 or
5.1 percent from 2003 year end as

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available funds were redirected from the securities portfolio to support
continued growth in the loan portfolio.

Total deposits decreased $5,792,000 or 1.9 percent from 2003 year end. The
liquid deposit category (demand, savings, NOW and money market deposit accounts)
decreased $6,080,000 or 3.4 percent and the time deposit category increased
$288,000 or 0.2 percent. The competition for core deposits from traditional
sources (e.g., other banks and credit unions) and non-traditional sources (e.g.,
brokerage firms) remains very strong. Croghan continues to balance the intense
pressure on interest margin along with the deposit growth needs to fund ongoing
loan demand.

Stockholders' equity at March 31, 2004 increased to $47,061,000 or $24.80 book
value per common share compared to $46,196,000 or $24.32 book value per common
share at December 31, 2003. The balance in stockholders' equity for both periods
included accumulated other comprehensive income consisting of net unrealized
gains on securities classified as available-for-sale. At March 31, 2004, Croghan
held $56,787,000 in available-for-sale securities with an unrealized gain of
$533,000, net of income taxes. This compares to 2003 year-end holdings of
$59,261,000 in available-for-sale securities with an unrealized gain of
$434,000, net of income taxes.

Beginning in February, 2002, Croghan instituted a stock buy-back program, which
has subsequently been extended through August 1, 2004. Since the inception of
the program, a total of 19,100 shares have been repurchased as treasury shares.
The 16,413 remaining treasury shares held as of March 31, 2004 and 14,355 shares
held as of December 31, 2003 are reported at their acquired cost. Consistent
with the Corporation's quarterly dividend policy, a cash dividend of $.28 per
share was declared on March 9, 2004 payable on April 30, 2004.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income, which represents the excess revenue generated from
interest-earning assets over the interest cost of funding those assets,
decreased $90,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 as compared to
the same period in 2003. The net interest yield (net interest income divided by
average interest-earning assets) was 4.20 percent for the three-month period
ended March 31, 2004 compared to 4.42 percent for the same period in 2003. Net
interest yield has begun to stabilize during 2004. It is anticipated that as
future economic conditions improve, both market interest rates and managed
interest rates will likely increase. Any managed interest rate increases would
help to relieve the pressure on interest margin and afford some opportunity for
improvement. When such increases could possibly occur is unknown and thus the
timing of any possible interest margin improvement cannot be determined.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Croghan's comprehensive loan policy provides guidelines for managing credit risk
and asset quality. The policy details acceptable lending practices, establishes
loan-grading classifications, and stipulates the use of a loan review process.
Croghan employs an on-staff Credit Analyst and Credit Analyst Assistant to help
facilitate the early identification of problem loans, to aid in making sound
credit decisions, and to assist in the determination of the allowance for loan
losses. Croghan also employs an outside credit review firm to supplement the
credit analysis function and provide an independent assessment of the loan
review process. Croghan's loan policy, loan review process, and credit analysis
team strive to minimize the uncertainties associated with the lending function
and aid in more readily identifying problem loans so appropriate resolution
measures can be initiated.

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The following table details factors relating to the provision and allowance for
loan losses for the periods noted:



Three months ended Three months ended
March 31, 2004 March 31, 2003
(Dollars in thousands)


Provision for loan losses charged to expense $ 130 $ 115
Net loan charge-offs 159 227
Net loan charge-offs as a percent of
average outstanding loans .05% .08%


The following table details factors relating to non-performing and potential
problem loans as of the dates noted:



March 31, 2004 December 31, 2003
(Dollars in thousands)

Nonaccrual loans $ 1,417 $ 1,589
Loans contractually past due 90 days or more
and still accruing interest 464 904
Restructured loans - -
Potential problem loans, other than those past due
90 days or more, nonaccrual, or restructured 17,740 14,644
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Total potential problem and non-performing loans $ 19,621 $ 17,137
========= =========
Allowance for loan losses $ 3,358 $ 3,387
Allowance for loan losses as a percent
of period-end loans 1.08% 1.11%


The provision for loan losses for the first three months of 2004 totaled
$130,000 compared to $115,000 for the same period in 2003. Actual net loan
charge-offs decreased to $159,000 for the first three months of 2004 compared to
$227,000 during the same period in 2003. Total potential problem and
non-performing loans, which are summarized in the preceding table, increased
$2,484,000 or 14.5 percent to $19,621,000 at March 31, 2004 compared to
$17,137,000 at December 31, 2003. Positive trends included a decrease in
nonaccrual loans of $172,000 between periods and a decrease in loans past due 90
days or more and still accruing interest of $440,000 between periods. The
negative trend was an increase of $3,096,000 in potential problem loans, other
than those past due 90 days or more, nonaccrual, or restructured.

Croghan typically classifies a loan as a potential problem loan, regardless of
its collateralization or any contractually obligated guarantors, when a review
of the borrower's financial statements indicates that the borrowing entity does
not generate sufficient operating cash flow to adequately service its debts. The
above-noted potential problem loans at March 31, 2004 are currently performing
loans and a majority are collateralized by an interest in real property.

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The following table provides additional detail pertaining to the past due status
of Croghan's potential problem loans as of March 31, 2004 (dollars in
thousands):



Potential problem loans not currently past due $14,710
Potential problem loans past due one day or more but less than 10 days 1,265
Potential problem loans past due 10 days or more but less than 30 days 1,260
Potential problem loans past due 30 days or more but less than 60 days 165
Potential problem loans past due 60 days or more but less than 90 days 340
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Total potential problem loans $17,740
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The following table provides additional detail pertaining to the
collateralization of Croghan's potential problem loans as of March 31, 2004
(dollars in thousands):



Collateralized by an interest in real property $14,334
Collateralized by an interest in assets other than real property 3,290
Unsecured 116
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Total potential problem loans $17,740
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The above-noted asset quality trends will continue to be monitored throughout
2004 to ensure adequate provisions for loan losses are made in a timely manner.
It is the Corporation's policy to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a
level sufficient to provide for reasonably foreseeable losses. Management
considers the allowance at March 31, 2004 to be adequate to provide for those
losses identified as well as those losses inherent within the loan portfolio.

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Total non-interest income increased $83,000 or 13.1 percent for the three-month
period ended March 31, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The most
significant factor contributing to the 2004 increase was gains from the sale of
securities totaling $65,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004
compared with no such reported gains for the comparable 2003 period. The gains
were realized upon the sale of U.S. Government Agency securities with
approximately one year remaining until their stated final maturity. Alternative
U.S. Government Agency securities maturing over longer time horizons (i.e.,
three to five years) were purchased to replace those securities that were sold.
All of the securities sold were from the available-for-sale portfolio.

Trust income increased $7,000 or 5.5 percent between comparable quarterly
periods. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $13,000 or 4.6 percent
between comparable quarterly periods.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

Total non-interest expenses decreased $68,000 or 2.6 percent for the three-month
period ended March 31, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. Salaries, wages
and employee benefits increased $64,000 or 4.4 percent between comparable
three-month periods while occupancy of premises expense decreased $12,000 or 6.8
percent between comparable three-month periods. Other operating expenses
decreased $120,000 or 12.8 percent between comparable three-month periods with
the expense line items experiencing significant decreases being professional and
consulting service fees, telephone, and loan collection and repossession fees.

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FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Federal income tax expense decreased $4,000 or 0.7 percent between comparable
three-month periods. The Corporation's effective tax rate for the three months
ended March 31, 2004 was 30.0 percent, which is comparable to the 30.9 percent
for the same period in 2003.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Short-term borrowings of federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements
averaged $14,151,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004. This
compares to $8,258,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2003 and
$8,864,000 for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2003. Borrowings from
the Federal Home Loan Bank totaled $30,000,000 at both March 31, 2004 and
December 31, 2003.

Capital expenditures for premises and equipment totaled $251,000 for the
three-month period ended March 31, 2004 compared to $161,000 for the same period
in 2003. Projected remaining expenditures in 2004 include approximately $425,000
for a new reader-sorter equipment with check imaging capabilities.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes from the information provided in the
December 31, 2003 Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

With the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer
and treasurer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive
officer and treasurer have concluded that such disclosure controls and
procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that material information relating to Croghan and
its consolidated subsidiary is made known to them, particularly during the
period for which our periodic reports, including this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q, are being prepared.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There were no significant changes during the period covered by this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined
in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected,
or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - None

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES
OF EQUITY SECURITIES

CHANGES IN SECURITIES - None

SALE OF SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS - None

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The table below includes certain information regarding Croghan's purchase of
Croghan common shares during the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004:



Total Number of Maximum Number
Shares Purchased of Shares that May
Total Number Average as Part of Publicly Yet Be Purchased
of Shares Price Paid Announced Plans Under the Plans
Period Purchased (1) per Share or Programs or Programs (2)

01/01/04
through None None None 94,967
01/31/04

02/01/04
through 2,200 $35.45 2,200 92,792
02/29/04

03/01/04
through None None None 92,792
03/31/04


(1) All share purchases were part of publicly announced plans and all were
open-market transactions.

(2) A stock buy-back program commencing on August 1, 2003 was announced on
July 23, 2003 in which up to 94,967 shares could be repurchased. Such
stock buy-back program expired on February 1, 2004, and 94,967 shares
remained authorized for repurchase under the program when it expired. A
stock buy-back program commencing on February 1, 2004 and ending on
August 1, 2004 was announced on January 21, 2004 in which up to 94,992
shares could be repurchased.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES - None

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS - None

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION - None

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

EXHIBIT 31.1 - Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CEO's Certification
EXHIBIT 31.2 - Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Treasurer's Certification
EXHIBIT 32.1 - Section 1350 CEO's Certification
EXHIBIT 32.2 - Section 1350 Treasurer's Certification

REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

A Form 8-K dated January 21, 2004 was filed on January 21, 2004 reporting the
2003 annual earnings for Croghan Bancshares, Inc. and announcing the
continuation of a stock repurchase program effective on February 1, 2004.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CROGHAN BANCSHARES, INC
----------------
Registrant

/s/ Steven C. Futrell
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Date: April 22, 2004 Steven C. Futrell, President & CEO

/s/ Allan E. Mehlow
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Date: April 22, 2004 Allan E. Mehlow, Treasurer


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