Top 10 photo galleries on Michiana.Life in 2025

A picture is worth a thousand words, and we had an awful lot to say this year! In 2025, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade, business celebration, or other special event near you. The photos captured at these gatherings were shared on your news feeds throughout the year, and each one tells a special story, a moment in time that you can now cherish forever.

Whether it was of you crossing the finish line at a race, of a neighbor you know getting nominated at an awards ceremony, or of your own child holding their diploma proudly at their graduation ceremony, there are so many photos worth sharing, and we thank you for providing us with so much good to photograph.

In no particular order, here are the top 10 photo galleries on Michiana.Life to recap the good news in 2025!

Mishawaka Marian High School Graduation 2025

Mishawaka Marian’s class of 2025 graduated on May 30.

BOYS BASKETBALL South Bend Adams VS. Elkhart 2025

The South Bend Adams Eagles traveled to Westside Gymnasium to face the Elkhart Lions in a Friday showdown. The Eagles built up a 9 point lead going into halftime. Elkhart came out at half time fired up and clawed their way back to tie the game at 50 at the end of regulation with a clutch block by senior Will Cochrane. The game stayed close until the Eagles had some costly fouls and turnovers at the end of overtime.

Elkhart senior guard Keaton Anderson led the way with 22 points and sophomore guard Frank Wills added 10 to end the Lions four game losing streak and improve to 3-10 on the season.

Adams fell to 8-7 despite the oustanding play by sophomore guard Drew Dixon with 14 and junior Jarvis Tolbert with 18.

Final score 60-57.

Mishawaka High School Graduation 2025

Mishawaka High School held its graduation ceremony for its senior class of 2025 on June 8th.

Goshen High School Graduation 2025

Goshen High School held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2025 on June 8th.

Congratulations Goshen High School Class of 2025!

Goshen Health Relay For Life 2025

Goshen Health held a Relay for Life event, allowing community members to contribute to an important event that supports the American Cancer Society.

BOYS FOOTBALL South Bend Washington v. Goshen 2025

The Washington Panthers hosted the Goshen Redhawks under the Friday night lights at School Field in South Bend. The Panthers scored early with a 30 yard strike from senior Eli Young to Zykeen Slade. Douglas Diaz answered with a pass to Spencer Elliot for the first Redhawk score. However, Goshen opened things up in the second quarter with their back to the endzone on an electrifying 95 yard pick six by Douglas Diaz on defense on the way to finish the half with a 24-7 lead. Goshen pulled away with a 31-13 after halftime. However, Washington turned a timely interception and a TD and two point conversion by Young to fight within striking range of the Redhawks at the end of 3, 31-21. However, the play by Diaz and his offense was too much for the Panthers. Final Score 38-21.

Standout Washington Panther track star Adriana Swanson, the current 100m hurdles state champion, conference MVP, and outstanding female athlete.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Elkhart Holiday Tournament 2025

Varsity: Elkhart HS crowned 2025 Elkhart Holiday Tourney champions

JV: South Bend Adams HS crowned 2025 Elkhart Holiday Tourney champions.

“Well, the reason we like this tournament format is because our JV players and our varsity players get two games in one day. There’s no break in the action, so we respect family time over the holidays and it’s just good rivalries between NIC (Northern Indiana Conference) schools but it doens’t go towards any NIC recoreds. So everything’s nice and close and it’s a very efficient way for all these kids to get some good competition heading into the second half of their seasons.” -Larry Kissinger- Elkhart HS Scheduling coordinator

“So today, I think we did really good, like rebounding and all that, and we really got it out to the corners. My expectations for this season is really just to ball out, just get as many game wins as we can, and just continue on with the season.” -Talina Riley- SB Adams. “Our expectations for the game was to be in control of the ball, he (Coaches) wanted us to pop, jump on two feet, and get up strong. Have counter moves, penetrate, use our team and teammates, trust in them and just look for open players. Just work together as a team and just be stronger with preparation for sectionals. We have less than a month to just wantus to just work together, be stronger as a team, and grow together.” -Danica Barnes- Elkhart HS

St. Joseph County Parks hosts Running Wild 2025

On Saturday, August 16, people of all ages gathered at St. Patrick’s County Park in South Bend for Running Wild 2025. The mix of a chip-timed 5K and a family-friendly 3K scavenger hunt walk has made the event a summer tradition.

BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY New Prairie Invite 2025

There was a Boys & Girls Cross Country invite held at New Prairie on September 20.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Notre Dame v. Navy 2025

Notre Dame vs. Navy