Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, February 16-22. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive. 

FEBRUARY 16

Ten Pirate swimmers qualify for 2026 district meet

FEBRUARY 17

February 2026 Bluffton chamber takeaways

Pirate Miller named 1st team All-NWC girls basketball

FEBRUARY 18

February 2026 School Board recap: Steven Ford hired as new 7th-grade science teacher

America 250 events planned at Bluffton Public Library

FEBRUARY 19

Businesses remain open during construction of SR103 roundabout

Enough to Go Around: Choline Supplements and Your Health

FEBRUARY 20

Pirate boys bowling 6th at Div. II district tourney

FEBRUARY 21

Bowlus 2nd in two district swim events, qualifies for state

Pirate boys basketball loss in season finale vs. Paulding

FEBRUARY 22

Bluffton Lions learn about changes to regional public television offerings

ICYMI: January 2026 Bluffton Icon Highlights

Pirate girls basketball eliminated in sectional battle by Archbold

Weekly top Ada Icon stories, February 16-22

Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, February 16-22. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

FEBRUARY 16

Two Bulldog swimmers qualify for 2026 district meet

FEBRUARY 17

March 7 Walk for Women announced

FEBRUARY 18

Brightspeed copper network restored February 16

Impaired driver in fatal crash receives sentence of 14-18 years in prison

FEBRUARY 19

Save the date: Beatitudes fashion show on March 23

February update from War Memorial Park

FEBRUARY 20

Feb. 17 Council recap: Sidewalk will remain closed at fire-damaged 125-127 S. Main buildings

Bulldog girls basketball edged in sectionals by AE

Community Meal at St. Mark on February 25

FEBRUARY 21

Bulldog boys basketball wins season finale vs. Leipsic

Szippl and Demascio compete at district swim meet

FEBRUARY 22

Riblet wins 126 lbs. at BVC Championship

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ONU men win OAC swimming and diving championship