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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 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.

Cooling centers open in Monroe County as heat wave hits

Cooling centers open in Monroe County as heat wave hits

With forecasted temperatures in at least the low 90s through next Friday (June 27) , Monroe County emergency management staff have announced the opening of several cooling centers, mostly at fire stations, but some at library branches. Cooling centers are open through Wednesday.

Oral arguments in front of court of appeals on merits of Bloomington annexation: Aug. 19

Oral arguments in front of court of appeals on merits of Bloomington annexation: Aug. 19

Two months from now, arguments will be heard by an Indiana court of appeals panel on the merits of Bloomington's attempt to annex territory on the west and southwest sides of the city. In an order from the court in late May, the date for oral arguments was set for Aug. 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Cost of sewer upgrade at site of Bloomington convention center expansion to be negotiated, traffic plan for construction OK'd

Cost of sewer upgrade at site of Bloomington convention center expansion to be negotiated, traffic plan for construction OK'd

Near 3rd Street, between College Avenue and Walnut Street, the flow of traffic, as well as sanitary sewer sludge, will soon be taking a slightly altered course—because of the start of the convention center expansion project.