The Leesburg Times Media Company is preparing to resume full operations on Monday January 26 after an extended period of reduced publishing activity that began in early December. The adjustment in schedule was the result of significant academic and holiday obligations for the student led and teen owned newsroom.

Since its founding, The Leesburg Times Media Company has been operated entirely by students who balance their responsibilities as journalists with the demands of school, work, and personal life. The past several weeks have been an especially busy season for the team. Academic commitments intensified as the semester closed, the holiday period brought additional responsibilities, and the combined workload made it difficult to maintain the company’s usual publishing pace.

The leadership of the company emphasized that this period was not a closure but a temporary shift to an off schedule operating model. During this time the team continued to work behind the scenes, reorganizing internal workflows and developing a sustainable schedule that will allow the newsroom to return to consistent publication without compromising academic priorities.

Readers and community partners who are awaiting articles can expect their stories to be published soon after operations resume. The company expressed sincere appreciation for the patience and understanding shown by the community during this period. The team also issued an apology for any inconvenience caused by the temporary slowdown.

The company affirmed that this adjustment has not weakened its commitment to hyperlocal, youth led journalism in Southern Ohio. The mission remains unchanged. The newsroom continues to uphold its motto where community meets clarity and remains dedicated to providing factual, accessible, and community centered reporting.

The timing of the return to full operations comes just weeks before a major milestone. The Leesburg Times Media Company will celebrate its one year anniversary on February 27, marking a full year of service to the region. The Frankfort Dispatch, a sister publication, will also resume its regular schedule on Monday.

The company looks forward to entering its second year with renewed energy, a balanced workflow, and a continued dedication to serving the people of Southern Ohio.