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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.

June 26, 2025: Rental property violations, water rate increase plans, definition of candidates, public comment

Quick eyeball update On Monday, I was diagnosed with a detached retina in my right eye, which means I now have a matching pair of detached retinas, one for each eyeball. This has slowed things down again. But Kelton O'Connell, the B Square's summer intern, and

Even elected officials who don't plan to run again are 'candidates' under new Indiana state law, must file paperwork

Even elected officials who don't plan to run again are 'candidates' under new Indiana state law, must file paperwork

According to a notice from the Monroe County election board, elected officials earning more than $5,000 a year, and who are subject to campaign finance reporting must open and maintain a campaign finance committee by filing a CFA-1 (Statement of Organization) with the election board.

Bloomington gives formal notice to Crawford Apartments for non-compliance, sets Aug. 1 deadline

Bloomington gives formal notice to Crawford Apartments for non-compliance, sets Aug. 1 deadline

In a news release issued late Tuesday, the city of Bloomington announced that it has given formal notice to the owner (Cinnaire Solutions Corp.) and property management company (Continental Management) for Crawford Apartments on Henderson Street that they are in default of agreements with the city.

June 23, 2025: Democratic Party, new statue, cooling centers, sewer upgrade, plea for help

Fundraising: Thank you and please! Since its relaunch at the end of February, 461 people have given financial support to The B Square. Thank you! By the end of June, which is little more than a week away, I hope to be able to thank 139 more of you, to

Kirkwood Avenue & Lincoln Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Lincoln Street

Poster for Orbit Room show on June 28, featuring Technicolor Band and readings from Jennifer Lynn Christie. Real world posters in actual places versus fancy digital calendar that runs off syndicated feeds?

Ujdak resigns as chair of Monroe County Dems after 3 1/2 months, calls for 'direct action' to improve lives of others

Ujdak resigns as chair of Monroe County Dems after 3 1/2 months, calls for 'direct action' to improve lives of others

On Sunday afternoon, in a message sent to the Monroe County Democratic Party's email list, party chair Samuel Ujdak has announced his resignation. It's effective at the end of the day on Monday (June 23) at 11:59 p.m. Ujdak was elected county chair three and a half months ago.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

What are Hawk and Fish up to this time? Same as always, they're making terrible puns.