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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.

Bloomington files answer to federal complaint by farmers market vendor, makes counter claim asking for judgment in city’s favor

Bloomington files answer to federal complaint by farmers market vendor, makes counter claim asking for judgment in city’s favor

In a filing made Monday with the federal district court, Bloomington has given its required paragraph-by-paragraph answer to a lawsuit filed against the city by Schooner Creek Farm (SCF), a vendor at the city’s farmers market last year. SCF was also approved by the city to be

Bloomington’s briefly pink water OK to drink, but hold off on laundry

Bloomington’s briefly pink water OK to drink, but hold off on laundry

In a press release issued late Saturday, the city of Bloomington utilities warned about a possible pink tint to the drinking water flowing out of the tap “in the coming days.” The water does not pose a threat to human health, according to the news release, and the Indiana Department

Election commission to decide: Will Indiana adopt only-by-mail voting for June 2 primary?

Election commission to decide: Will Indiana adopt only-by-mail voting for June 2 primary?

The COVID-19 pandemic means voting by mail is the safest option for casting a ballot in the June 2 primary, some elected officials are saying. Democratic Party leaders are pushing the vote-by-mail option in the upcoming primary. They’re calling on Indiana’s governor, Eric Holcomb, and

Indiana reports Monroe County’s first death from COVID-19

Indiana reports Monroe County’s first death from COVID-19

Indiana’s State Department of Health dashboard of COVID-19 statistics now shows one death for a resident of Monroe County. According to the separate data feed that populates the dashboard’s display, the Monroe County resident died on April 7 and was between 70 and 79 years old. The

April 12, 2020: Sunrise

April 12, 2020: Sunrise

Bloomington pushing contractor to complete Switchyard Park by May 24, OKs $230K for more inspection services by design firm

Bloomington pushing contractor to complete Switchyard Park by May 24, OKs $230K for more inspection services by design firm

The planting of perennials and laying of sod at Bloomington’s new Switchyard Park was not expected to be done until spring. So it’s not surprising to see that kind of work in progress over the last few weeks. But at their Thursday meeting, Bloomington’s redevelopment commission (RDC)

Bloomington businesses impacted by COVID-19 could start to tap over $2M in local bridge loans by end of next week

Bloomington businesses impacted by COVID-19 could start to tap over $2M in local bridge loans by end of next week

On Thursday, the city of Bloomington officially launched a loan program for businesses and non-profits inside the city limits that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application for Rapid Response Fund loans went live around 2 p.m. A bit after 1 p.m. on Friday,