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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.

Feb. 16, 2026: Voter registration move, bus service in limbo, failed inspection at Crawford

Feb. 16, 2026: Voter registration move, bus service in limbo, failed inspection at Crawford

This edition includes reports on the move of voter registration services, the possible end to Route 13 bus service, and a failed inspection at Crawford Apartments.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

What search tool does Hawk say sea birds use? And why does Fish say chickens can't think creatively?

Crawford Apartments fail Feb. 9 re-inspection, blocking occupancy permits from Bloomington as lawsuit proceeds

Crawford Apartments fail Feb. 9 re-inspection, blocking occupancy permits from Bloomington as lawsuit proceeds

A Feb. 9 re-inspection of Crawford Apartments did not clear the 61-unit supportive housing complex to reopen vacant units, leaving at least 28 apartments empty. Bloomington’s lawsuit remains pending, with a March 30 court conference set as disputes continue over maintenance and support services.

6th Street & Walnut Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

The graffiti on the brick wall written in white spray paint says, "Smash the Flock cameras."

Route 13 bus service could end March 8, but Monroe County funding might keep it alive

Route 13 bus service could end March 8, but Monroe County funding might keep it alive

Bloomington Transit’s Route 13, linking downtown to Ivy Tech Community College and Cook Medical, could stop March 8 unless Monroe County government comes up with $184,000. But timing of the funding and weak ridership leave the line’s survival uncertain ahead of a Feb. 24 hearing.

North Showers now hub for election services in Monroe County, voter reg deadline April 6

North Showers now hub for election services in Monroe County, voter reg deadline April 6

Starting Feb. 9, Monroe County voter registration and Election Central moved to the second floor of the North Showers building after flooding forced an early exit from the old Johnson’s Hardware. The temporary site handles registration, absentee ballots and filings ahead of the May 5 primary.

Feb. 12, 2026: Annexation, elections, jail, Hopewell

Feb. 12, 2026: Annexation, elections, jail, Hopewell

This edition includes reports on the funding of early voting, a final decisions against Bloomington for two areas that the city wanted to annex, and staff changes at the city.