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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.

May 5, 2025: Immigration lawsuit, IU football coach, May Day celebration, Bird scooters

Weather Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here's some advice: Monday: To start the day, you don't need to bundle up, but you'll probably need some kind of jacket to ward off the chill. The morning temperatures will be

Rokita v. Marté: After May 7, court set to rule on Monroe County sheriff's immigration enforcement policy

Rokita v. Marté: After May 7, court set to rule on Monroe County sheriff's immigration enforcement policy

Sometime after this coming Wednesday (May 7), a court ruling could be issued on Monroe County sheriff Ruben Marté's policy for dealing with the immigration status of suspects. The case is in front of special judge Lucas Rudisill in the Monroe County circuit court. Last July, Indiana'

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

Shared scooter data: Fewer rides, maybe due to snowy winter, but Bird 'doubling down' on Bloomington

Shared scooter data: Fewer rides, maybe due to snowy winter, but Bird 'doubling down' on Bloomington

So far this year, significantly fewer rides have been taken on Bird electric scooters this year than in 2024, despite the fact that Bird no longer faces any competition in Bloomington's shared scooter market. That's based on the numbers available in the city of Bloomington'

6th Street & Washington Street

6th Street & Washington Street

A line has formed at Vintage Phoenix Comic Books before the store opens for Free Comic Book Day 2025.

IU football coach Cignetti headlines Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser, says 11–2 mark last season 'not a great year'

IU football coach Cignetti headlines Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser, says 11–2 mark last season 'not a great year'

The first big fundraising event of the year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington was held on Thursday night in the gymnasium of the Ferguson Crestmont Club. Fundraising is the bridge between the membership fee of $20 and the $750 per child that it takes to provide BGCB

Bloomington's annual May Day ritual continues under watchful eye of weathervane fish

Bloomington's annual May Day ritual continues under watchful eye of weathervane fish

The Earth is now awake—beans busting out in garden beds, trees budding. And the wind has been alerted to bring some rain. The Earth has risen from its slumber, because on Thursday at dawn, a team of Morris dancers summoned the spring season from a spot on the Monroe