Women’s History Month stands out as a particularly meaningful time for reflection and celebration. This special month honors the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of women around the world who continuously shape our societies for the better. From trailblazing leaders such as Jo Ann Davidson—who broke barriers as the first woman on Reynoldsburg City Council and later as the inaugural female Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, advocating tirelessly for fair rights...

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s (MVCAP) Domestic Violence Services program now has a 24-hour crisis line thanks to a partnership with Project Woman. The Springfield-based agency will provide 24-hour response service for MVCAP’s Preble County Domestic Violence Hotline in addition to its own existing service. “Project Woman is also a member of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network,” said MVCAP’s DVS Director Courtney Griffith. “Their staff is trauma-informed and follow best practices...

Did you know that the national minimum wage has not changed since 2009? While 34 U.S. states have higher minimum wages, the federal rate as of 2026 is still $7.25 per hour. This means today’s full-time working class cannot afford a modest two-bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent anywhere in the country. Ohio’s minimum wage is $11.00 per hour for non-tipped employees, and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This adjustment represents a 2.8% increase from the 2025 rates of $10.70 per hour...