Our mission at the Leesburg Times Company is to empower our community by delivering accurate, detailed, and trustworthy news that matters. We are dedicated to supporting local small businesses, honoring the efforts of first responders, and celebrating the hard work of municipal employees. Through thoughtful journalism and engaging programming like The Rylan William Show and The Jordyn Carson Show, we strive to inform, inspire, and uplift the Leesburg community—and now, with the launch of The Frankfort Dispatch, we’re expanding that mission to reach even more readers.

By bringing The Frankfort Dispatch into our family of publications, we're continuing our commitment to authentic local storytelling and meaningful community engagement across the region.

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The Leesburg Times Company is proudly owned and operated by the talented teens and students of the Fairfield Local School District. As dedicated young journalists, we are committed to delivering accurate, insightful, and impactful news for southern Ohio and its surrounding communities. In addition to our flagship publication, The Leesburg Times, our team now also contributes to The Frankfort Dispatch, continuing our tradition of community-focused reporting.

Thank you for supporting a media company driven by the passion, creativity, and bold ideas of the next generation.

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Rylan Hackworth, the visionary behind the Leesburg Times Company, is a 13-year-old entrepreneur and journalist with deep roots in the Leesburg community. Passionate about storytelling and dedicated to making a difference, Rylan founded The Leesburg Times to deliver accurate and trustworthy news while celebrating the people and businesses that make Leesburg unique. His love for the community shines through in every initiative—from supporting small businesses and first responders to producing engaging content like The Rylan William Show.

As the company expands its reach through additional publications like The Frankfort Dispatch, Rylan’s commitment to informing and uplifting southern Ohio remains at the heart of everything he does. His maturity, creativity, and drive reflect a bold new chapter in local journalism powered by the next generation.

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