Happy Tuesday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, February 9-16. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive. 

FEBRUARY 9

2026 Bluffton Chocolate Walk is a hot ticket on a chilly day

Pro and home bakers invited to compete in Thirteen Colonies edible art competition

One Voice to perform at Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Feb. 28

FEBRUARY 10

Council recap: Blue Envelope initiative will help police interact with drivers with autism

FEBRUARY 11

Letter: Invitation to sign a large-scale U.S. Constitution on February 14

Ethan Hoffman honored as BHS January Student of the Month

FEBRUARY 12

Mennonite Home Communities featured at February chamber breakfast

6-State Trooper Project will focus on I-75 traffic safety, Feb. 13-15

FEBRUARY 13

Bluffton’s America 250 calendar of celebrations

Pirate girls bowling results at Feb. 12 sectionals

FEBRUARY 14

Weekend Doctor: Why volunteers power our community

FEBRUARY 15

Pirate wrestling wins NWC crown

Love is a many splendored thing

FEBRUARY 16

Ten Pirate swimmers qualify for 2026 district meet

Weekly top Ada Icon stories, February 9-16

Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, February 9-16. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

FEBRUARY 9

February 21 Chocolate Bakeoff challenge

Weekly top Ada Icon stories, February 2-8

FEBRUARY 10

Lima Police Dept. selected for rapid aerial response pilot program

Master Gardener Volunteers seminar is “Loves me, love me not”

FEBRUARY 11

Ada chamber invites members to breakfast on Feb. 18

How Dola provided water for passenger steam engines

FEBRUARY 12

Buy Dirt: Gardening and your health

FEBRUARY 13

Ada Schools announce temporary lockdown Feb. 13 for medical emergency

A look back at 129 S. Main businesses

FEBRUARY 14

Hardin County courthouse featured in documentary video series

FEBRUARY 15

Ada boys basketball: Feb. 14 win vs. Lima Temple Christian

Love is a many splendored thing

FEBRUARY 16

Two Bulldog swimmers qualify for 2026 district meet