Bluffton resident Ron Lora is a retired history professor, past president of the Swiss Community Historical Society and member of the Bluffton University Sports Hall of Fame. We are pleased to begin providing his monthly guest column in the Bluffton and Ada Icons.
By Ron Lora
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, two of the best American authors of the twentieth century, engaged in an intriguing exchange on rich people: “Let me tell you about the very rich. The rich are different from you and me,” wrote Fitzgerald. “Yes,” Hemingway replied, “They have more money.” That repartee didn’t actually occur face-to-face, but grew out of words they had written. Both had a point, but Hemingway is thought to have won the exchange.
By Taryn Sandei, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The term splitting headache is often used to refer to a more severe headache. There can be various types of headaches with varying levels of discomfort or pain. Primary headaches can include migraines, tension and cluster headaches. Other headaches can fit into the classification of secondary headaches and include sinus and medication overuse headaches.
Calvin Lee Fisher, 68, of Ada, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Minster, Ohio on June 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Calvin was born on May 1, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to LeRoy Fisher and Betty (Hole) Fisher. Raised in Wapakoneta, Ohio, he spent most of his life in the region.
FROM FACEBOOK__On June 10, The Village of Ada announced: "after much consideration we have decided to cancel Tuesday night swim for the rest of the season. Unfortunately, we had groups of kids that were not following the rules; some were asked to leave after multiple warnings. Many of those people were very disrespectful and several threatened harm to our staff.
"Our pool staff is mainly comprised of teenagers, and what is meant to be a fun job and learning experience has become an ever growing challenge for them. With that said we may adjust our schedules and host other events in place of Tuesday night swim. Follow us for future updates.
The following Liberty Township Trustee Meeting Agenda has been provided for the 6:00 p.m. meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 meeting at the Liberty Township Building, 110 E. Buckeye, Ada.
Liberty Township, Hardin County, Ohio Board of Trustees Regular
Date: 6.10.26 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Liberty Township Building
1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order by ____________________ at ___________.
