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Hawk: How are city council debates like the Winter Olympics? The answer from Fish will leave you laughing until tomorrow.

This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Jan. 30 to Feb. 19, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

Bloomington North used a 27-point first quarter to defeat Floyd Central 57–50 extending its winning streak to four games. Derrick Cross Jr. scored 20 points and Levi Lindeman added 16 as the Cougars held off a second-half push. North closes the regular season with two home games next week.

An EF2 tornado with 120-mph winds damaged the Monroe County Humane Association’s facility Thursday evening, destroying a supply shed and tearing off part of the roof. Animals inside were unharmed. The nonprofit has filed an insurance claim and is seeking donations to support recovery and repairs.

A confirmed tornado struck Bloomington’s west side Thursday evening, damaging homes, businesses and knocking out power to hundreds. Hard-hit areas included Fieldstone and West Third Street. Residents sheltered in bathrooms. Neighbors worked into the night securing damaged properties.

After talks with Dora Hospitality collapsed, Bloomington’s mayor has pledged city-owned land south of the convention center to the CIB at no cost, reviving the stalled host hotel plan. County land transfers and swaps are also being explored before issuing a new hotel RFP.

Monroe County’s election board OK’d traditional early voting hours for 2026, while warning that pending state legislation could cut the voting window from 28 days to 16. The board also moved toward using 28 polling places, though some sites have not yet confirmed they can host Election Day voting.