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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 RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood

Bloomington RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood

The city of Bloomington’s effort to redevelop the Hopewell neighborhood took another step forward on Monday night. Getting approval from the city’s redevelopment commission at its regular meeting was a $1.7 million contract with Crider & Crider, Inc. to start a street construction project.

Drinking water notebook: Bloomington says water color issues are aesthetic, caused by minerals; plans flushing

Drinking water notebook: Bloomington says water color issues are aesthetic, caused by minerals; plans flushing

Some complaints logged in Bloomington’s uReport system over the weekend describe Bloomington’s drinking water as yellow or brown. A response from CBU indicates that the issues are aesthetic, due to naturally occurring substances, and that the water is safe.

July 7, 2025: Property transfers, parade, county fair, AG lawsuit

July 7, 2025: Property transfers, parade, county fair, AG lawsuit

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Dunn Street & Kirkwood Avenue (People’s Park)

Dunn Street & Kirkwood Avenue (People’s Park)

A solar-powered surveillance camera has been set up by the city to monitor activity during the closure of Kirkwood Avenue to automobile traffic.

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Four-sided public bulletin board. No matter what direction you look, it's a Brian Wilson Tribute at the Sinkhole on July 12, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sinkhole.

Monroe County sheriff’s office: Saturday fireworks death appears accidental

Monroe County sheriff’s office: Saturday fireworks death appears accidental

According to a news release from the Monroe County sheriff’s department, a man died late Saturday night (July 5) in a fireworks-related incident. Around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, sheriff’s deputies responded to a report about the incident in the 7000 block of W. Tabor Hill Road.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: If you were to write a document announcing that you were no longer going to remain anchored to the top of courthouse, where you are forced to indicate which direction the air is moving, what would you call it? What does Fish say?