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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.

Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park

Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park

A mock funeral procession at Bloomington’s Switchyard Park on Saturday served as a protest against the Trump administration. The demonstration featured a casket labeled “Rule of Law,” mourners in black, and a brass band playing "March and Canzona (Funeral Music for Queen Mary)"

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: Why did the frog make extra sure his car was parked correctly in the reverse angle on-street spot? What does Fish say in reply?

6th Street & Lincoln Street

6th Street & Lincoln Street

A red-tailed hawk perched on the steeple of the First Presbyterian Church takes a short flight to a tree on the same property, perches for only a minute, then continues on its way.

B-Line Trail at 3rd Street

B-Line Trail at 3rd Street

Looking north along Morton Street next to the B-Line Trail the fall foliage is lit up by the morning sun.

Indiana Supreme Court hears Bloomington’s constitutional annexation challenge over voided remonstration waivers

Indiana Supreme Court hears Bloomington’s constitutional annexation challenge over voided remonstration waivers

The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in Bloomington’s annexation case, testing whether cities can claim constitutional protection when the legislature voids their contracts. Justices focused on conflicts between two appellate rulings and the scope of Home Rule.

Monroe County commissioners warn: Council’s ‘no’ vote may shift jail’s future to federal court

Monroe County commissioners warn: Council’s ‘no’ vote may shift jail’s future to federal court

After the Monroe County council on Tuesday rejected funding to buy land for a new jail, county commissioners warned on Thursday that the decision could hand control of jail planning to a federal judge, when the ACLU settlement expires on Jan. 15 2026.

Oct. 30, 2025: Jail land rejected, SNAP benefits frozen, visual aids barred, teachers’ contract, football postseason

Oct. 30, 2025: Jail land rejected, SNAP benefits frozen, visual aids barred, teachers’ contract, football postseason

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