UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2005

LNB BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	0-13203	34-1406303
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
457 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio		44052 — 1769
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 244 — 6000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.
	Item 9.01.Financial Statement and Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
EX 99 Press Release

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.

On May 16, 2005, the registrant issued a quarterly letter to the shareholders announcing the results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. The letter to the shareholders is attached as Exhibit No. 99 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.Financial Statement and Exhibits.

( c )	Exhibits.
	The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
99	Letter to the shareholders dated May 16, 2005 announcing the results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005.

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.

	LNB BANCORP, INC.
Date: May 17, 2005	By:	/s/ Terry M. White
		Terry M. White
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary