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Dave Askins

Dave Askins

Bloomington, Indiana

Dave Askins is editor and publisher of The B Square Bulletin. A Hoosier native with a background in math and linguistics, he previously co-founded the Ann Arbor Chronicle with his wife, Mary Morgan.

Bloomington might donate $7M site for convention center host hotel after year-long stalemate

Bloomington might donate $7M site for convention center host hotel after year-long stalemate

Bloomington’s RDC might now donate the $7M former Bunger & Robertson site to revive stalled talks with Dora Hospitality on a host hotel for the convention center expansion. The proposal reverses Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson's prior position.

ACLU attorney tours Monroe County jail amid settlement extension talks

ACLU attorney tours Monroe County jail amid settlement extension talks

ACLU attorney Ken Falk toured the Monroe County jail Tuesday as officials weigh renewing a 2008 overcrowding-case settlement. The visit highlighted structural failures, security risks, and space limitations, while uncertainty over funding for a new facility looms.

Monroe County historic courthouse

Monroe County historic courthouse

A red-tailed hawk is perched under the fish weathervane on top of the Monroe County courthouse.

Thanksgiving Funnies

Thanksgiving Funnies

This cartoon was originally made for The Ann Arbor Chronicle around 15 years ago. In the tradition of Thanksgiving leftovers, it has been re-run several times.

Nov. 27, 2025: Thanksgiving, towing, septic hauling, stepped up law enforcement

Nov. 27, 2025: Thanksgiving, towing, septic hauling, stepped up law enforcement

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Walnut Street & 7th Street

Walnut Street & 7th Street

The windows at The Bluebird get painted with designs for the holidays. You cannot beat a bluebird with a Santa's hat perched on a candy cane!

Bloomington may increase towing fee limits, end partial payment option, start storage clock quicker

Bloomington may increase towing fee limits, end partial payment option, start storage clock quicker

Bloomington’s city council on Dec. 3 will consider changes to two towing ordinances that raise the maximum charge from $135 to $150, eliminate the 20% release-payment option, shorten the storage-fee clock from 24 to 12 hours, and allow a $75 after-hours pickup fee.