By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The term dilly-dally is often used to indicate someone is wasting time or moving too slow. Some may use the term as a gentle way to tell a friend to hurry up! You could hear them say “quit dilly-dallying and get a move on it.” This is not a new term, with records indicating its use in the 16th century.
Dilly-dally may be a term to describe this year’s flu season. It took its time coming, but it is now spreading rapidly in the United States due to a new variant of the flu.
Here come Christmas and 2026! The Bluffton and Ada Icons will take a little break–and I hope you can, too. The Icons are updated daily–almost every day. But as the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Paula a dull editor.” Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, the Icons will be in holiday mode, with new content limited to breaking news, including sports.
MEDIA RELEASE__This contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people room to develop their own views around a central idea. In addition to the opportunity for written expression, participants have the chance to win a college scholarship.
February 11 at 1145 a.m. at Lima Noon Optimist Club Meeting, 711 S Shore Dr. , Lima
MEDIA RELEASE__Since its start in 1928, the Optimist Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. This contest is aimed at helping participants develop essential skills for personal and professional growth. It is an excellent opportunity for students to:
John Gilbert had an amazing life. He went to school at Rawson and played football. Bluffton High School had an all-state player named Howard Triplehorn, who was an outstanding athlete as a running back. He received a scholarship from Michigan. Triplehorn was also a sophomore on the basketball team in 1928-1929, which won 23 straight games and lost to Akron St. Mary's in the state championship game, 28 to 26. Howard was the second leading scorer on the team.
