EXHIBIT 99.4

BALLOT FOR SPECIAL MEETING

MIDWEST BANCSHARES, INC.

May 14, 2014

The undersigned hereby vote(s) the common shares of Midwest Bancshares, Inc. owned by the undersigned as follows in connection with the Special Meeting of Midwest Bancshares, Inc.:

1. Proposal #1. To consider and vote upon a proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among Midwest Bancshares, Inc. and Peoples Bancorp, Inc. dated as of January 21, 2014, and approve the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, specifically including the merger of Midwest Bancshares, Inc. with and into Peoples Bancorp, Inc. and the subsequent merger of First National Bank of Wellston with and into Peoples Bank, N.A.

o For        o Against    o Abstain

2. Proposal #2. To grant discretionary authority to adjourn the special meeting on one or more occasions, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting, or any adjournment or postponement of that meeting, to approve the Merger and the Merger Agreement.

o For        o Against    o Abstain

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” both proposals

Dated:May 14, 2014                    ______________________________            

Signature of Shareholder

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Printed Name(s) of Shareholder(s)Signature of Joint Shareholder, if any

No. of Shares Owned: ______________

(Note: When signing as Attorney, Executor, Administrator, Trustee, or Guardian, please provide full title. If more than one Trustee, all should sign. All joint owners should sign. If a corporation, please write the name of the corporation and have evidence of authority to vote the shares.)