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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.

Township trustee on timing for Bloomington annexation: “What I’m hearing…is that’s taxation without representation.”

Township trustee on timing for Bloomington annexation: “What I’m hearing…is that’s taxation without representation.”

Van Buren Township, which forms part of the western edge of Monroe County, sits at the southwest corner of the city of Bloomington. The township’s trustee is Rita Barrow, who has been elected to the post by Van Buren voters. But most Van Buren Township residents can’t vote

Monroe County councilor Spoonmore won’t seek re-election to District 4 seat in 2022

Monroe County councilor Spoonmore won’t seek re-election to District 4 seat in 2022

In a statement released Friday night, Monroe County council president Eric Spoonmore has announced he will not seek re-election in 2022, representing District 4. Spoonmore put it like this: “I will conclude my service on the Monroe County Council when my term expires at the end of 2022.” Spoonmore currently

Monroe County leaders to form core group to tackle jail issues: “It will be a beast to wrestle.”

Monroe County leaders to form core group to tackle jail issues: “It will be a beast to wrestle.”

In order to start working through two recent reports from consultants hired to study the local criminal justice system, a core group of Monroe County officials should be formed to start meeting as a public body as often as weekly. In addition, there’s support for hiring one of the

COVID-19 vax survey says: Ratcheting up numbers for Bloomington city workers will be a challenge

COVID-19 vax survey says: Ratcheting up numbers for Bloomington city workers will be a challenge

The city of Bloomington has reported that about 54 percent of its workers have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. That’s about the same percentage as across Monroe County. A new survey of Bloomington city workers suggests that boosting their vaccination percentage could be a challenge. The current countywide

Analysis | A first look at remonstrance waivers: Numerical impact of new law not yet measured for Bloomington’s annexation effort

Analysis | A first look at remonstrance waivers: Numerical impact of new law not yet measured for Bloomington’s annexation effort

July is the last full month of summer before Monroe County Community School classes start on Aug. 4. The first day of school this year is also the date of a public hearing on Bloomington’s planned annexation of territory into the city. The annexation of eight separate areas, each

Column: Bloomington’s “reverse” July 4 parade a chance to turn back time to Titus Andronicus, cute babies

Column: Bloomington’s “reverse” July 4 parade a chance to turn back time to Titus Andronicus, cute babies

Late on Saturday morning, entrants in Bloomington’s Independence Day parade enjoyed sunny skies, a light breeze, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. For the whole day, the mercury reached a high of just 80 degrees. That’s 6 degrees cooler than the average high

Photos: July 4 Sunday bunnies

Photos: July 4 Sunday bunnies

On July 4, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and a rabbit walk into a bar. The barkeep says, “Wait a minute, I think one of you is a typo.” Downtown Bloomington, Indiana, July 2, 2021: The Rabbits of 6th Street. Click to view slideshow.