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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.

Hoops: Terre Haute North rallies late to deny Bloomington South sectional title 44–39

Hoops: Terre Haute North rallies late to deny Bloomington South sectional title 44–39

Bloomington South held a narrow second-half lead in Saturday’s Sectional 13 championship at Martinsville, but Terre Haute North Vigo finished stronger down the stretch. The Patriots erased the deficit in the final minutes and secured the sectional title 44–39 over the Panthers.

Bloomington council signals support for Hopewell South PUD zoning, but won’t vote sooner than March 25

Bloomington council signals support for Hopewell South PUD zoning, but won’t vote sooner than March 25

The Bloomington city council signaled support for the Hopewell South housing development, but put off a final vote until March 25. The proposal would allow about 98 homes on 6.3 acres of city-owned land near 2nd and Rogers, more than the roughly 28 units allowed under current zoning.

3rd Street & Woodcrest Drive

3rd Street & Woodcrest Drive

At the entrance to fellowship hall of the First United Church, where the DSA candidate forum is taking place, the community puzzle has made some progress towards completion since the previous week’s candidate forum.

9th Street & Morton Street

9th Street & Morton Street

Three photos from the ballot review for the May 5, 2026 primary elections. Early voting starts on April 7, 2026.

March 5, 2026: Flock cameras, water rates, residential TIF, prosecutor candidates, 78F° on Friday

March 5, 2026: Flock cameras, water rates, residential TIF, prosecutor candidates, 78F° on Friday

This edition includes coverage of a city council resolution on Flock cameras, an RDC vote on residential TIF, a forum for candidates for county prosecutor—and the usual weather report, which includes a forecasted high temperature of 78F° on Friday.

Bloomington city council adopts resolution on Flock license-plate reader cameras as ‘first step’

Bloomington city council adopts resolution on Flock license-plate reader cameras as ‘first step’

The Bloomington city council voted 9–0 Wednesday to adopt a resolution addressing the city’s use of Flock automated license-plate reader cameras, after more than 30 speakers spoke from the public mic. The resolution asks the mayor for a public briefing and detailed information about the program.

Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases

Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases

At a Bloomington field hearing in a drinking water rate case, business customers warned that the city’s proposed rate increases could strain local employers. The plan would help fund an $84 million infrastructure program, with a final decision expected later this summer.