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NEWS
CLASS DISMISSED: Marcus Ellison’s law license has been suspended for eight years. Yet, he sits on our school board.
When Marcus Edward Ellison filed paperwork to run for an at-large seat on the South Bend Community School Board, the Indiana Supreme Court had...
OPINION
Police tapes: Chief Boykins found no evidence of crimes or racism by officers
Chief Darryl Boykins signed a document in 2013 saying he was aware of no evidence of illegal activity by the police officers whose calls...
Diego Morales passed the GOP’s loyalty test. Party leaders want him out anyway.
Diego Morales, endorsed by Trump as Indiana's Secretary of State, faces potential removal from his position despite his loyalty to the party's direction. Powerful Republicans have backed challenger Max Engling, questioning Morales' alignment with party values. The decision now rests with delegates at the upcoming convention, who previously supported Morales.
REDRESS WIRE
Interviews With Elected Officials
Q&A: Dan Schaetzle on public service, community priorities, and why he’s running for re-election
Dan Schaetzle, a St. Joseph County councilman and Penn High School teacher, prioritizes community improvement over politics. He aims to secure funding for projects like Anderson Road Park while addressing concerns like leaf pickup and snow plowing. Schaetzle promotes civic engagement among youth and emphasizes maintaining efficient government as a Republican.
Investigations
Columns
Diego Morales passed the GOP’s loyalty test. Party leaders want him out anyway.
Diego Morales, endorsed by Trump as Indiana's Secretary of State, faces potential removal from his position despite his loyalty to the party's direction. Powerful Republicans have backed challenger Max Engling, questioning Morales' alignment with party values. The decision now rests with delegates at the upcoming convention, who previously supported Morales.
Public Records Requests
Public Records: Emails between John H. Murphy and James Jamie O’Brien between 07/01/2024 and 12/31/2024
A records request filed in St. Joseph County, IN, seeks all emails exchanged between John H. Murphy and James O'Brien from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Potential email addresses include jmurphy@sjcindiana.gov and jamesobrienesq@yahoo.com. The request includes clarification communications related to the request.
State finds South Bend violated public records law in handling city attorney invoices
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor has found that the City of South Bend violated state public records law by taking an unreasonable amount of time...
Gladys Muhammad Tied to At Least $293,000 in City and School Payments, Records Show
Redress South Bend reveals that the City of South Bend and the South Bend Community School Corporation have paid Gladys Muhammad and her organizations at least $293,000 since 2022. Contracts authorized payments for community engagement and educational services without competitive bidding, raising concerns amid budget pressures and scrutiny of local government spending.
SBPD ShotSpotter Map Released to Redress South Bend
The South Bend Police Department has released the ShotSpotter coverage map to Redress South Bend, promoting transparency after denying previous public access. ShotSpotter, which uses sensors to detect gunfire, operates in only 7.5 of South Bend's 44 square miles, raising questions about its effectiveness, community impact, and future expansion.
Public Calls for Transparency as Mayor Mueller Withholds Location List for Intake Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN0taNgc7BI
Mayor James Mueller’s recent commitment to release a list of potential locations for the new intake center has gone unfulfilled, causing considerable consternation among...





