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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.

Downtown Bloomington fight: 2 arrested on felony charges in beating of unhoused man

Downtown Bloomington fight: 2 arrested on felony charges in beating of unhoused man

Two men have been arrested in connection with the severe beating of an unhoused Bloomington resident during a fight with as many as four other men last Friday (Sept 26) in downtown Bloomington.

Historic protections sought for area between 10th, 12th streets in central Bloomington

Historic protections sought for area between 10th, 12th streets in central Bloomington

Property owners and others with views about the idea of establishing a conservation district in central Bloomington met on Monday night at the downtown branch of the Monroe County Public Library.

Sept. 29, 2025: Fatal shooting, school attendance, bus stops, football

Sept. 29, 2025: Fatal shooting, school attendance, bus stops, football

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Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: Have you heard about the new name for the area near the university's football venue? They want to call it the Stay Dumb District. What does Fish say in reply?

Edgewood Mustangs stumble against Beech Grove in shutout, drop first game of year

Edgewood Mustangs stumble against Beech Grove in shutout, drop first game of year

Coming into their homecoming game on Friday night, the Edgewood Mustangs were looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 6-0, but the Beech Grove Hornets had other ideas. The Mustangs were shut out 12-0.

Bloomington police looking for footage of dark-colored sedan in connection with fatal shooting

Bloomington police looking for footage of dark-colored sedan in connection with fatal shooting

Bloomington police are looking for a dark-colored sedan in connection with a fatal shooting near the intersection of West Howe Street and South Morton Street on Friday (Sept. 26) around 9:30 p.m.

Bloomington public bus board OKs bus stop funding, civil rights plan

Bloomington public bus board OKs bus stop funding, civil rights plan

Two resolutions—one about the agency’s Title VI plan and another on stop funding—were adopted by the board of Bloomington Transit at its regular meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 23). Ridership in August was down compared to August last year, and is down 6% year to date.