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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.

6th Street & Washington Street

6th Street & Washington Street

(with video) A tow truck winches a car from near the Monroe County History Center to the street. It wound up there as the result of a 5:45 a.m. collision between two cars, one apparently headed south on Washington and the other east on 6th Street.

Editor’s Notebook: A two-wheeled Bloomington intro for IU students, townies alike

Editor’s Notebook: A two-wheeled Bloomington intro for IU students, townies alike

Bloomington’s Aug. 25 Welcome Week bike ride offers students and newcomers a two-wheeled introduction to the city: grocery stores, parks, trails, Kirkwood and downtown, plus bike-on-bus practice and a pedal-powered smoothie. One additional piece of advice: Look up for the hawks.

CIB approves letter of intent with Dora for hotel, moves ahead with Seminary Pointe demolition

CIB approves letter of intent with Dora for hotel, moves ahead with Seminary Pointe demolition

Monroe County’s CIB is moving ahead with Seminary Pointe demolition even though Dora Hospitality’s proposed convention center hotel would not use that real estate. The CIB said the remaining land would stay with the board for now and could later be offered for sale. Demolition could start Nov. 4.

Aug. 20, 2026: North-South football kickoff; transit board, Keolis vote; county clerk office repairs; 2027 budget gap; alleycat race

Aug. 20, 2026: North-South football kickoff; transit board, Keolis vote; county clerk office repairs; 2027 budget gap; alleycat race

This morning's edition includes reports on the Bloomington North-South football opener, the Transit board and looming Keolis vote, temporary Monroe County clerk operations during condensation repairs, Bloomington’s 2027 budget gap, and an alleycat bicycle race around town.

Bloomington Transit board pick hangs in balance before Sept. 15 vote on management firm

Bloomington Transit board pick hangs in balance before Sept. 15 vote on management firm

The paths for two decisions are now running in parallel: Bloomington Transit’s Sept. 15 vote on a Keolis management contract, and a city council decision on Kent McDaniel’s board seat. McDaniel plans to vote no next month, but whether he gets to cast that vote could depend on council action.

Courthouse square

Courthouse square

A mushroom is standing tall on the dewy grounds of the historic Monroe County courthouse grounds.

Monroe County clerk services move for condensation repairs

Monroe County clerk services move for condensation repairs

The Monroe County clerk’s office will perform its public-facing functions in other locations for two weeks as crews address condensation from uninsulated ductwork. Payments will be handled on the child-support side, while in-person court filings are expected to move to the a judges conference room.