Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   May 11, 2006

Juniata Valley Financial Corp.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Pennsylvania 0-13232 232235254
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
Bridge and Main Streets, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania   17059
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   717-436-8211

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 11, 2006, Juniata Valley Financial Corp. issued a press release announcing that its bank subsidiary, The Juniata Valley Bank, has agreed to purchase the Richfield, PA. office of the Mifflinburg Bank and Trust Company. A copy of the press release announcing the agreement is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 of this report on Form 8-K.

On May 12, 2006, Juniata Valley Financial Corp. issued a press release announcing that it has agreed to purchase 1,214 shares of common stock of the First National Bank of Liverpool, located in Liverpool, PA, which will result in 39.2% ownership. A copy of the press release announcing the agreement is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 of this report on Form 8-K.





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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 hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Juniata Valley Financial Corp.
          
May 12, 2006   By:   JoAnn McMinn
       
        Name: JoAnn McMinn
        Title: SVP-Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release - JVB Branch Purchase from Mifflinburg B&T
99.2
  Press Release - Purchase of FNB Liverpool common stock