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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.

The Almost Daily Bulletin

Sept. 28, 2026: MCCSC redistricting, jail numbers, absentee voting, courthouse clock, Young council bid, homelessness spending

This morning’s edition includes reports on MCCSC redistricting priorities, Monroe County jail numbers, absentee voting and election deadlines, the courthouse clock repair, Lilliana Young’s 2027 city council bid, and county spending on encampment cleanup, patrols and housing.

MCCSC redistricting priorities: Socioeconomic balance, savings

MCCSC redistricting priorities: Socioeconomic balance, savings

MCCSC has set numerical guardrails for possible redistricting, reorganization or restructuring. Socioeconomic balance and projected savings were given the most weight. A separate eight-month facilities study is also underway and could shape future scenarios.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

What if the Monroe County courthouse dome were painted to look like a pumpkin?

Monroe County jail notebook: Population still up, but just two recent drug arrestees remain

Monroe County jail notebook: Population still up, but just two recent drug arrestees remain

Monroe County’s jail held 237 people Saturday, while its 10-day rolling average stood at about 234, down from 254 in late July. Despite heavy turnover, the population continues to exceed the ACLU’s 229-person functional capacity. Only 2 of the 7 Seminary Park arrestees on Tuesday are still in jail.

Monroe County election board: 1,075 absentee ballots issued as registration deadline looms

Monroe County election board: 1,075 absentee ballots issued as registration deadline looms

Monroe County election officials reported 1,075 absentee ballots issued as the Nov. 3 election approaches. Voter registration closes Oct. 5, with early voting starting Oct. 6. A Sept. 30 town hall will be held for Ellettsville–Richland voters on the proposed government reorganization.

Courthouse square

Courthouse square

(With video!) The light show on the Monroe County courthouse dome has been dialed in with precision by Blockhouse Studios. This weekend promotes the local college football game. Stay tuned for more during Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, which is Oct. 1–4 this year.

Timepiece notebook: Monroe County courthouse clock has no hands for now, waits on a new gearbox

Timepiece notebook: Monroe County courthouse clock has no hands for now, waits on a new gearbox

A broken gearbox has left the ornate wall clock in Monroe County’s Nat U. Hill Room without hands. The county has ordered a replacement gearbox for the 1908-era timepiece, which operates separately from the courthouse tower clocks and bell timer.