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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 gathers more feedback on College-Walnut corridor overhaul

Bloomington gathers more feedback on College-Walnut corridor overhaul

Bloomington planners are gathering public input on redesign options for the College-Walnut corridor, including possible two-way traffic. Open houses and pop-up events, as well as an online form, are the tools city staff are using to collect feedback.

Early voting for 2026 primaries in 5 months, Monroe County preps new space, vote centers linger

Early voting for 2026 primaries in 5 months, Monroe County preps new space, vote centers linger

Monroe County is preparing new space for early voting and voter registration inside the North Showers building, which also houses Bloomington city hall. Remodeling is supposed to start this month under a $653,600 contract, with early voting to begin April 7, 2026.

Monroe County historic courthouse

Monroe County historic courthouse

In the rotunda of the courthouse, the Christmas tree is getting set up in preparation of the Canopy of Lights ceremony, which takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Panthers and Cougars set for rematch in sectional championship showdown

Panthers and Cougars set for rematch in sectional championship showdown

Bloomington South and Bloomington North meet again Friday night at Huff Field for the Class 5A Section 15 championship. South dominated their September game 36-7, but North has surged since, winning six straight. The city rivals now battle for a spot in the state tournament’s next round.

Nov. 6, 2025: Charlotte Zietlow, Princess Theater, economic news, infrastructure, social services

Nov. 6, 2025: Charlotte Zietlow, Princess Theater, economic news, infrastructure, social services

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City Hall

City Hall

A group of cyclists is assembled on Fernandez Plaza in front of city hall ready to leave for their regular ride on the occasion of the full moon.

Bloomington icon Charlotte Zietlow dies at 91 after lifetime of community service

Bloomington icon Charlotte Zietlow dies at 91 after lifetime of community service

Charlotte Zietlow, a stalwart in Bloomington civic life and the first woman to lead both city and county government, has died at 91. Her five-decade legacy spanned politics, business, and activism—from restoring the courthouse to co-founding Goods for Cooks.