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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 30, 1997
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First Western Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number 0-13882
Pennsylvania 25-1461570
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
101 East Washington Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (412) 652-8550
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 30, 1997, John P. O'Leary, Jr. submitted his
resignation from First Western's Board of Directors effective
immediately for personal reasons. The Board's size is presently
eleven members after this resignation.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements: None.
(b) Exhibits: None.
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.
First Western Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)
June 11, 1997 /s/ Robert H. Young
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Robert H. Young
Executive Vice President-
Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
