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

                    January 13, 2003                        

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

         PEOPLES BANCORP INC.          

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

             0-16772             

Commission File Number

                             Ohio                              

   31-0987416   

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

138 Putnam Street

P.O. Box 738,

                   Marietta, Ohio                  

      45750       

(Address of principal executive office)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(740) 373-3155

                                  Not applicable                                   

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

Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant

Not applicable.

Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

Not applicable.

Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership

Not applicable.

Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure

The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBO) announced the election of

Mark F. Bradley as a Director of the company. The release is included herewith as Exhibit 99.

Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors

Not applicable.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) None required

(b) None required

(c) Exhibits

Not applicable.

Item 9. Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S

Not applicable.