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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.

Monroe County prosecutor to weigh possible charges in case described as “attempted lynching” by target of assault

Monroe County prosecutor to weigh possible charges in case described as “attempted lynching” by target of assault

According to deputy prosecutor Jeff Kehr, the Monroe County prosecutor’s office will be reviewing reports from the Indiana Conservation Officers (ICO) about an “attempted lynching” at Lake Monroe on July 4. The ICO is law enforcement division of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The ICO will be providing

Monroe County like rest of state: Bump in COVID-19 numbers somewhat outpaces testing; deaths, hospitalizations declining

Monroe County like rest of state: Bump in COVID-19 numbers somewhat outpaces testing; deaths, hospitalizations declining

Yesterday’s 18 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases for Monroe County put the 7-day rolling average at 8.7 confirmed cases per day. That’s about 2.5 more cases per day than the highest 7-day rolling average back in April. The total number of confirmed COVID-

Monroe County clerk on 2020 general election: “I know seven polling sites are not going to cut it in November.”

Monroe County clerk on 2020 general election: “I know seven polling sites are not going to cut it in November.”

The Nov. 3, 2020 general election will be likely be administered under the standard prevailing laws and rules in the state of Indiana. That’s what Monroe County election board members are assuming, based on discussion at their regular meeting on Thursday. That would mean no-excuse absentee balloting, which

COVID-19 Update: Monroe County issues separate order; mayor announces positive antibodies; mask mandate mulled; more tests, confirmed cases

COVID-19 Update: Monroe County issues separate order; mayor announces positive antibodies; mask mandate mulled; more tests, confirmed cases

On Thursday, Monroe County’s health officer issued a separate COVID-19 order that is slightly more restrictive than the statewide directive. The local order starts July 4. The local health order includes a requirement that businesses post signs encouraging their patrons to wear masks, but does not mandate the

Monroe County maxes out its $400K of COVID-19 relief using food and beverage tax money

Monroe County maxes out its $400K of COVID-19 relief using food and beverage tax money

At its regular meeting on Wednesday morning, the three-member board of Monroe County commissioners approved the 10th and probably final round of grants as part of its program to give relief to businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. That brought the total amount

2 deputy sheriff vacancies to be filled; 3-hour public forum on law enforcement funding gets mixed reviews

2 deputy sheriff vacancies to be filled; 3-hour public forum on law enforcement funding gets mixed reviews

On Tuesday evening, the seven-member Monroe County council, which is the elected fiscal body of county government, held a video-conferenced public forum on the future of law enforcement funding. Described on the agenda as a “community concerns and law enforcement resourcing meeting” the three-hour event was led

Bloomington files for dismissal of case over disputed plan commission seat

Bloomington files for dismissal of case over disputed plan commission seat

In the pending lawsuit over the rightful appointee to a city plan commission seat, the city of Bloomington filed a motion on Monday to have Andrew Guenther’s claim dismissed, based on the idea that Guenther lacks standing to file the lawsuit. Bloomington’s claim that neither Guenther nor Republican