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BREAKING: Probate Judge Jason Cichowicz Sues Former Councilman Henry Davis Jr Over South Bend Tribune Article.
Breaking South Bend, IN (Redress South Bend) – Jason Cichowicz, St. Joseph County Judge of Probate Court, has initiated a lawsuit...

Logan Foster
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Democrat and GOP Leaders Unite in Call for Judge Jason Cichowicz' Resignation and Accountability
Full Video of Joint Press Conference: The Story SOUTH BEND, IN (Redress South Bend) — In an unusual bipartisan display, former...

Logan Foster
Oct 1, 20242 min read


“Believe Women” (Unless They Accuse A Democrat of Misconduct)
By Logan Foster BACKGROUND In recent months, two high-profile scandals have emerged, challenging the values and slogans that have long...

Logan Foster
Sep 29, 20245 min read


Mishawaka Denies Endorsement of Judge Jason Cichowicz
City Officials Clarify Misleading Campaign Claim Mishawaka, IN—St. Joseph County Judge of Probate Court, Jason Cichowicz, sparked...

Logan Foster
Sep 26, 20241 min read


5th District Councilwoman, Sherry Bolden Simpson Offers Statement on Sheila Niezgodski's Assault
"To My Esteemed Council Members, "Disagreement is the conduit to superior outcomes. I offer this statement to you and the public because...

Logan Foster
Sep 23, 20244 min read


The Unintended Cost of Judge Jason Cichowicz' "Bridge Link" Program
THE 2018 ELECTION: In St. Joseph County, Indiana, the career of Jason Cichowicz, the St. Joseph County Judge of Probate Court, has become...

Logan Foster
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Zappia Controversy? Or Misuse and Abuse of 911 by Tyler Gillean?
“Tyler” using a phone number with a Long Beach, California area code. Tyler reported the incident based on information he claimed to have...

Logan Foster
Sep 18, 20243 min read


BREAKING: Dr. Oliver Davis, South Bend Councilman, Issues A Public Statement Regarding Sheila Niezgodski’s Assault On A Local Journalist
BREAKING: South Bend Common Councilman At Large Oliver James Davis Jr. released the following statement at 3:32pm today: ...Niezgodski

Logan Foster
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Part 2: Probate Judge Jason Cichowicz, Michael Misch, Money Laundering Claims, and Judicial Integrity
If you missed part 1 and need additional context, please read: OPINION: Is Judge Jason Cichowicz's Re-Election Just a 'Get Out of Jail...

Logan Foster
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Part 1: Is Judge Jason Cichowicz' Re-Election Just a 'Get Out of Jail Free' Card?
As the 2024 election draws near, scrutiny of election candidates is on the rise. Let's take a look at candidate Jason Cichowicz

Logan Foster
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Official Complaint Submitted Against Canneth Lee
Official Complaint Submitted Against Canneth Lee

Logan Foster
Sep 3, 20243 min read


OPINION: ShotSpotter, South Bend Police & Fire Department Budgets, Former SBPD Chief Ron Teachman, and More
It has been some time since I last put my thoughts to paper, but tonight’s joint public safety budget meeting has compelled me to share...

Logan Foster
Aug 21, 20243 min read


County Judges want respect, but not enough to hold their employees to the law by Rexworth E.F. Washington
I grew up in this community and attended K-12 schools in South Bend, public schools at that. We were taught with a level of fervor about...

Rexworth E.F. Washington
Aug 6, 20245 min read


South Bend's Redevelopment Commission Under Fire: Taxpayer Dollars Mismanaged?
Good evening, I’m Don Foster with Redress South Bend. Welcome to tonight’s special report on the recent actions of the South Bend...

Don Foster
Aug 6, 20244 min read


244 Precincts in 100 Days: Derek Dieter's Plan To Speak To The Voters
“I’m going to all 224 precincts in 100 days,” Commissioner Dieter declared confidently, demonstrating his commitment to engaging with voters

Logan Foster
Jul 29, 20242 min read


The Reckoning: Confronting South Bend's Fiscal Crisis and Demanding Accountability
How is South Bend managing to allocate such an enormous budget?

Don Foster
Jul 29, 20242 min read


BREAKING: South Bend City Council Rules Committee Unanimously Votes to Absolve Themselves of Any Wrongdoing.
South Bend City Council Members Troy Warner, Sharon McBride, Rachel Tomas Morgan, and Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers brushed aside accountability

Logan Foster
Jul 10, 20242 min read


OPINION: Councilman Troy Warner’s Political and Legal Attacks on David Matthews Is Costing the People of South Bend For Years To Come
On Monday, June 24th, 2024, the South Bend Common Council faced a crucial vote on " Resolution 24-20 ," a reconfirming resolution aimed...

Logan Foster
Jun 27, 20245 min read


OPINION: South Bend Mayor James Mueller Uses His Cabinet as a Bulletproof Vest
Ms. Kennedy trained in law to provide expert legal counsel, not to serve as a public lightning rod.

Logan Foster
Jun 25, 20242 min read


St. Joseph County Unveils Portage Manor Trails
Commissioner Derek Dieter's vision for the property focuses on retaining its natural beauty and making it accessible to the community

Sarah Fishburn
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Not So Pastor(Lee) - OPINION: Did Councilman Lee Use His Elected Position To Access Private Banking Information?
Note from the Editor: The following OPINION was published at the request of Mia Lee. Mia Lee is the youngest sister of South Bend 1st...

Logan Foster
Jun 10, 20244 min read


South Bend Common Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski Assaults Disabled Resident and Journalist
From 11/20/18 - 04/16/24 (approximately 5.4 years), Niezgodski Plumbing received total payments of $3,832,603.88

Logan Foster
Jun 5, 20247 min read


Peter Edwards: “Listening To Learn: Conversations That Matter”
Growing up in Los Angeles, Peter was pulled into gang life at a young age. Which led him down a path filled with regret and missteps.

Logan Foster
May 30, 20242 min read


OPINION - “Gamesmanship is the Enemy of Transparency” Submission From Rexroth E.F. Washington
I’m willing to give Secretary Pete the benefit of the doubt that he is getting ‘the job’ done and seeing it through on another level. Still,

Rexworth E.F. Washington
May 30, 202419 min read

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