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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.

First hearing on vote centers in Monroe County in the books, second one set for May 19

First hearing on vote centers in Monroe County in the books, second one set for May 19

On Monday evening (April 7) starting at 5 p.m. in the Nat U. Hill Room of the Monroe County courthouse, the county election board listened to at least a dozen and a half people weigh in on the question of establishing vote centers in the county. Vote centers are

6th Street & College Avenue

6th Street & College Avenue

The light white lines visible on the asphalt are from the brine pretreatment applied by the streets division of Bloomington public works to get ready for the overnight freeze.

April 7, 2025: Rain, high-speed fiber, courthouse protest, school board candidate names, hawk and fish funnies

Weather Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here's some advice: Monday: Drive extra slow in the morning, because there could be some patchy fog before 9 a.m. Wear a jacket that adds some warmth, but you probably won't need an

April 7 public hearing kicks off formal feedback period on vote centers for Monroe County

April 7 public hearing kicks off formal feedback period on vote centers for Monroe County

Monday's public hearing (April 7) on the idea of establishing vote centers for Monroe County was a focus of conversation at last Thursday's county election board meeting. Vote centers are different from the kind of precinct-based polling locations that are currently used by Monroe County. At

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

The origin story for the image might make the cartoon a little funnier, if you're a reader who does not instantly recognize the fish. On top of the historic Monroe County courthouse there is a weathervane featuring a metal fish crafted by blacksmith Austin Seward, which is called

Photos: 'Hands Off' rally in downtown Bloomington

Photos: 'Hands Off' rally in downtown Bloomington

By The B Square's count, a crowd of at least 300 people gathered on the grounds of the Monroe County courthouse on Saturday at noon, to protest the actions of President Donald Trump's administration in his first few months of office. It was a "Hands

Names released: Candidates to fill vacant MCCSC board seat to be interviewed April 10

Names released: Candidates to fill vacant MCCSC board seat to be interviewed April 10

Four candidates will be considered by the Monroe County Community School Corporation board to fill the vacancy that was left when Brandon Shurr resigned. The four names are: * Aja Jester * Blake Garland-Tirado * Gabriel Holbrow * Cori Thornton Hammock That's according to board president April Hennessey. The interviews that were