ICYMI: February 2026 Ada Icon Highlights

Dear readers,

The following articles will also be distributed in print form at the Ada Public Library, Heterick Library at ONU and Beatitudes Community Center for in-house reading.

The most notable happening in February 2026 was that downtown Ada mourned the loss of buildings and businesses to a fire that struck on February 2.

A new business, Truly Rooted, opened on the other end of the business district. Read about how two lifelong friends have created this new shopping destination.

Ada Bulldog winter sports are wrapping up and are represented here with several stories.

Ever get the itch to contribute to local news? The Icon wants to provide a local voice for Ada readers. Currently, Ada public meetings are covered by reporters who live in other nearby communities. Give me a call to talk about this opportunity.

Happy reading!

Paula Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon editor
Email [email protected], 567-400-4266
PO Box 31, Bluffton, OH 45817

TABLE OF CONTENTS - FEBRUARY 2026

FEB 3 Two Ada businesses destroyed by fire, apartment tenants displaced

FEB 4 January 2026 land transfers in the Ada school district

FEB 5 Partnership realized with Truly Rooted shop

FEB 8 Wonder what businesses were at 125 and 127 S. Main St. since 1877?

FEB 11 Ada Municipal Pool passes go on sale April 13

FEB 18 Brightspeed copper network restored February 16

FEB 18 Four Bulldog girls basketball players named All-BVC

FEB 19 Save the date: Beatitudes fashion show on March 23

FEB 20 Bulldog girls basketball edged in sectionals by AE