Some Good News Michiana

It’s the start of the week, we are through the negative temps, sort of! Let’s kick this week off! https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/business/market-basket/2024/01/12/up-mall-in-mishawaka-has-new-food-and-shopping-options-on-the-way/72178979007/ In Mishawaka, The removal of holiday decorations at University Park Mall marks the annual retail shift into Valentine’s Day, Easter and warmer weather...

Hope you’re staying warm in this below zero weather–let’s talk about some great things happening here in Michiana. https://www.facebook.com/groups/437273369791339/?multi_permalinks=2457619961089993&ref=share The Miss America competition continues tonight! Local Maya Schuhnect of Buchanan represents the entire state of Michigan in this competition. As shared on Facebook by Tee Ray: “Tonight is...

It’s the weekend! Let’s hit it and have some fun! Looking for a fun way to enjoy the snow before it freezes out? There’s a few places to go sledding in your local area with some fun hills waiting to be found! Two Favorites within Elkhart County Parks near Elkhart, Goshen, and Middlebury are Ox Bow Park and Bonneyville Mill. Both are known for multiple sledding hills. George Wilson Park in Mishawak...

Welcome to Friday! Here’s Some Good News to help push you through today: https://www.elkharttruth.com/features/goshen-college-announces-plans-for-mlk-celebration/article_cc24d8f1-873e-5690-8bc5-4a0909ebbd95.html Reported by the Elkhart Truth — Goshen College is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 13-15. This year’s theme, “Black Housing and Unsung Sheroes, Champions o...

Happy Thursday! Hope you’re kicking BUTT this week! https://www.facebook.com/elkhartcounty4hfair/posts/pfbid0APGDhMvLooYEbeZiajpNPKdH3aNndzuozfmJpAjQhUHyQzwNrs7hHE2xGWHU7Ub6l Posted today by the Elkhart County 4H Fair in Goshen, IN they shared on Facebook:“At our first ever Holiday Lights Drive Thru event, we created an opportunity for Elkhart County 4-H Clubs to participate in a friendly competit...

We’re partway through the week! Let’s just forget the weekend forecast at this point! https://www.wndu.com/2024/01/11/timeless-treasure-clock-atop-elkhart-county-courthouse-still-ticking-154-years-later/ Reported by WNDU - The Elkhart County Courthouse is a mid-19th century landmark in the heart of Goshen. 3 Generations of clock experts continue to care for the clock in downtown Goshen. At the top...

It’s Taco Tuesday! Who else is tired of the snow already? This week you can see an indoor RV Show and apply now to be Casey’s Gas Station Chief Pizza and Beer Officer https://www.wndu.com/2024/01/10/valley-rv-camping-show-returning-century-center-this-weekend/ Reported by WNDU: If you’re looking for a new RV for your next adventure on the road, you should head to the Century Center in South Bend t...

Let’s hop in this Monday and start this week off right! https://www.elkharttruth.com/features/miss-elkhart-county-named-first-runner-up-in-state-fair-queen-contest/article_275394a5-9a81-5f40-9b2a-7a11748bbbfc.html Reported by the Elkhart Truth: Maya Narayan, Miss Elkhart County 2023, finished as first runner-up Sunday in the 65th Indiana State Fair Queen pageant at the Indiana State Fairgrounds &a...

Time to kick off this BEAUTIFUL Sunday with some slight snow and some good news right here in Michiana https://wsbt.com/news/local/matt-reum-meets-rescuers-upgraded-good-condition-crash-bridge-truck-reunion-fisherman-porter-county-mishawaka-indiana# In continuation of a previous story, Matt Reum was rescued after 6 days trapped in his car and had a chance to finally thank his rescuers. Reported by...

Let’s kick off the weekend with an upcoming celebration for MLK, a Special Olympics fundraiser, and $30k raised by disc golf https://www.visitsouthbend.com/event/celebration-for-a-king/4516/ Coming to South Bend in Jan 9th, The South Bend Symphony Orchestra unites with local churches to celebrate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join the Symphony’s Woodwind QuintetHosted by Symphony Board P...

Who’s ready for a fantastic Friday? Join us for more fun ways to experience the outdoors this weekend AND a heartfelt story about distance love during WW2. https://www.elkharttruth.com/news/warmer-than-average-winter-weather-brings-out-ice-skaters/article_46250a6a-2d2f-5028-98b9-67f63f0766c3.html In Downtown Elkhart, temperatures are expected to stay above freezing and get into the high 30s over t...

Weather reports share snow is coming our way this weekend and next week–are you ready for the snow? https://checkout.roller.app/ironworksplaza/products/booknow#/sessions Ready to enjoy the outdoors this weekend? Downtown Mishawaka’s Ironworks Ice Rink run by the City of Mishawaka offers ice skating, curling, ice bikes and even ice bumper cars! Daily, they offer 90 minute skating sessions in betwee...

With changes in weather coming up, check out some of these fun ways to get out of the house! https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/entertainment/2024/01/03/swiss-valley-and-michigan-ski-resorts-hope-to-open-with-snowmaking/72082615007/ With outside temperatures hovering below freezing, Michiana area ski resorts are ready to make some snow. Swiss Valley Ski Resort in Jones, MI and Timber Ridge nea...

Join in today for Tuesday's uplifting stories! https://www.elkharttruth.com/sports/concord-grad-brenneman-loves-swimming-for-irish/article_43217129-bde1-5ada-aa4a-a6a9ba845365.html Notre Dame University swimmer and former Concord High School Grad Grace Brenneman broke the school record this past November for the 50-meter freestyle. After swimming for Concord High School and graduating in 2022,...

Happy New Year--tune in for city mayoral updates and a special origin story! https://wsbt.com/news/local/south-bend-mayor-james-mueller-sworn-second-term-oath-office-politics-democrat-elected-official Today, South Bend’s Mayor James Mueller and other elected officials were sworn in today at the Century Center in Downtown South Bend. James Mueller is now in his 2nd term for the City of South Bend a...

It’s the final day of 2023!  Show Notes https://www.elkharttruth.com/news/goshen-swears-in-new-kid-mayor-council/article_55aedd22-32c9-53d6-ab75-271443024ae0.html Newly elected Kid Mayor Lincoln Tolin and five other elementary school students took a modified oath of office during the council meeting Monday.  The oath the students took commits them to “support and be a voice for the City of Goshen...

Join in on this beautiful Saturday for Some Good News! Show Notes https://wsbt.com/community/hometown-living/the-fire-ice-festival-returns-to-downtown-goshen For First Fridays in Goshen, the community brings back the fire and ice festival. This coming Friday, join in from 5 to 8 pm in Downtown Goshen the celebration for bonfires and ice cravings. This year, Miller Poultry has sponsored the ice thr...

Join us on this journey every day as we discover inspiring stories inside our great community together  Show Notes https://www.wndu.com/video/2023/11/23/faith-mission-serves-thanksgiving-meals-hungry-elkhart/ Every single day throughout the year, Faith Mission in Elkhart serves around 100 people through their meal offerings. On Thanksgiving and Christmas, they step up to include delivered meals se...

Welcome to Some Good News Michiana! Join me on this journey as we uncover uplifting stories about our local community right here in Michiana. Tune in daily for our morning show on positive news stories, lessons in life, and what makes people great as we discover this resilient community in Michiana together. Want to contribute an article or story? Drop me an email at: SomeGoodNewsMichiana@gmail.co...