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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.

June 4, 2026: College Avenue closure, fire department logistics center, Hopewell South, public transit for everyone

June 4, 2026: College Avenue closure, fire department logistics center, Hopewell South, public transit for everyone

This week’s edition includes reports on another College Avenue closing, the fire department’s new logistics center, the next steps in the Hopewell South neighborhood development, a trial run of Bloomington Transit's new on-demand service.

College Avenue to close June 30 for Bloomington Convention Center skywalk enclosure

College Avenue to close June 30 for Bloomington Convention Center skywalk enclosure

College Avenue between 3rd and 2nd streets is set to close June 30 through July 24 for work to enclose the skywalk linking the convention center expansion to the existing facility. City officials are coordinating paving work on Rogers Street, which is one detour route.

Bloomington RDC moves Hopewell South housing from concept towards construction

Bloomington RDC moves Hopewell South housing from concept towards construction

Bloomington’s RDC accepted the city council’s Hopewell South PUD conditions and cleared staff to pursue plats and permits for Hopewell South. Three western lots could see builders picked by late summer, with homes under roof by year’s end and broader infrastructure done in 2027.

Walnut Street & Smith Avenue

Walnut Street & Smith Avenue

A monarch butterfly feeds on the flowers of a linden tree.

June 1, 2026: Graduations, convention center upgrades, recycled vinyl records, Ellettsville merger

June 1, 2026: Graduations, convention center upgrades, recycled vinyl records, Ellettsville merger

This week’s edition includes reports on commencement ceremonies at Bloomington North and Bloomington South, as well as upgrades to the Bloomington Convention Center and the possible Ellettsville-Richland Township reorganization.

Ferguson Dog Park

Ferguson Dog Park

A golden retriever named Muddy Waters routinely catches a second ball with one already in his mouth. (3 photos)

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

It's graduation season which means Hawk and Fish have some weird compliments for each other.