Sign in Subscribe

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.

Trimble clears signature hurdle to make independent run for Monroe County assessor

Trimble clears signature hurdle to make independent run for Monroe County assessor

Lisa Jeneé Trimble submitted enough signatures to run for Monroe County assessor as an independent, pending a CAN-20 filing. Her ballot bid could revive an election board complaint by incumbent Judy Sharp, while Trimble’s wrongful-termination lawsuit against Monroe County continues.

June 29, 2026: Water rates rise, Seminary Pointe demolition, jail site talks, one-story jail design, MCCSC cell phones, Skate the Rainbow

June 29, 2026: Water rates rise, Seminary Pointe demolition, jail site talks, one-story jail design, MCCSC cell phones, Skate the Rainbow

This morning's edition includes reports on Skate the Rainbow roller derby, Bloomington water-rate hikes, historic commission action clearing Seminary Pointe demolitions, jail siting, and MCCSC’s reluctant approval of a state-mandated cell phone storage policy, plus principal hires.

Photos: Skate the Rainbow roller derby returns to Bloomington

Photos: Skate the Rainbow roller derby returns to Bloomington

Frank Southern Ice Arena, with Bloomington Roller Derby and Indianapolis Junior Roller Derby, hosted five bouts for junior and adult skaters from across the Midwest. The BOOMington Blockheads return July 18.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Who doesn't love a great pun about corn dogs?

Bloomington drinking water rates set to rise in August

Bloomington drinking water rates set to rise in August

Bloomington water customers will see higher rates starting in August, after the IURC approved CBU’s settlement-backed rate case. A typical residential user will pay about $3.72 more a month; businesses face a 38% increase. The case funds capital work, including fluoride-line replacement.

Bloomington historic commission clears Seminary Pointe buildings for demolition

Bloomington historic commission clears Seminary Pointe buildings for demolition

Bloomington’s historic preservation commission voted 4–2 Thursday to release demolition delays for two “contributing” Seminary Pointe buildings, removing a key hurdle to hotel development. CIB officials say demolition bids will cover the whole block, with work possible starting as early as Oct. 1.

College Avenue & 6th Street

College Avenue & 6th Street

A swallowtail butterfly of some kind feeds on nectar in the flower bed. It would take someone more knowledgeable than I am to pin down the exact kind.