Parent Company Financial Information - Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Assets:
Other assets (Note 13)	$ 10,946	$ 12,163
Total Assets	1,178,254	1,168,422
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ equity	110,144	113,274	109,464	104,141
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	1,178,254	1,168,422
Parent Company [Member]
Assets:
Cash	2,001	2,688
Investment in The Lorain National Bank	124,113	126,533
Other investments	0	7
Other assets (Note 13)	505	552
Total Assets	126,619	129,780
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Junior subordinated debentures	16,238	16,238
Other liabilities	237	268
Shareholders’ equity	110,144	113,274
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 126,619	$ 129,780