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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.

College Avenue & Kirkwood Avenue

College Avenue & Kirkwood Avenue

Sign advertises Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard’s Garden Gala fundraiser this Friday. The location is not here, though, it’s on Allen Street. Gala tickets are $40 each and are available for purchase online or in person at the event.

One year later: Report offers some details about cyberattack on Monroe County govt; 913 people had info exposed

One year later: Report offers some details about cyberattack on Monroe County govt; 913 people had info exposed

On July 1 last year, Monroe County government was shut down due to a cyberattack and it stayed down for a week. But a report released on Tuesday, more than a year after the attack, revealed that the ransomware exploit started a week and a half earlier than the government shutdown.

Closed Wednesday for mold treatment at jail: Monroe County justice building, probation, public defender

Closed Wednesday for mold treatment at jail: Monroe County justice building, probation, public defender

Monroe County’s justice building at 7th Street and College Avenue, including clerk’s offices, and the probation and public defender buildings, are closed Wednesday (Aug. 27). The notification of the closure was delivered at 8 a.m. sharp through the county’s emergency alert system.

Simtra gets initial OK for dual ‘augmented’ tax breaks at Bloomington manufacturing locations, contingent on creation of jobs

Simtra gets initial OK for dual ‘augmented’ tax breaks at Bloomington manufacturing locations, contingent on creation of jobs

Simtra BioPharma has been given initial approval of tax abatements for two manufacturing locations where it is making investments totaling close to a half billion dollars. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Monroe County’s council gave its approval. The county commissioners will vote on Thursday.

Bloomington residential drinking water charges could rise 21% under CBU proposal

Bloomington residential drinking water charges could rise 21% under CBU proposal

Most City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) drinking water customers will be looking at a 21% increase in their drinking water bills several months from now, if a proposed rate increase unveiled on Monday is ultimately approved. A typical residential customer will pay at least $50 more a year.

Aug. 25, 2025: Mold, convention center logo, PCBs, football

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Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: Why doesn’t the railroad raise the height of the Adams Street bridge to prevent crashes by U-Haul driver? What do you think Fish says in reply?