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Alpena baseball team looks impressive in sweep

MOUNT PLEASANT – The Alpena Wildcats varsity softball team took two games from the Mount Pleasant Oilers on Thursday. The score of the first game was 6-0 in game one and the boys followed that up with a convincing 14-7 win at Central Michigan University. Alpena’s record now stands at ...

ACC baseball continues historic growth and conference success

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College baseball program continued its upward climb this spring, reaching new milestones both on the field and in the classroom, the college said in a press release. The Lumberjacks finished the 2026 season with 12 conference wins, the most in program history, ...

SkellaFit Powerlifting Team captures 16 national titles

SALT LAKE CITY — The SkellaFit Powerlifting Team competed at the APF/AAPF National Powerlifting Championships, bringing home 16 first-place medals and one national record, according to a SkellaFit press release. Hosted in Salt Lake City, the championship featured powerlifters from across ...

Thunder Bowl Lanes Bowlers of the Week

Saturday Drop in League Mark Mather and Sarah Nunez - 1404 Josh Munsey and Courtney Witulski - 1361 Commercial League Champions - Kish Custom Care Kyle Wagner, Shaun Kish, Brett Sobek, JoJo Polanco, John Monson, Henry Fournier, Joe Tews

Youth sports: building a strong Alpena

In a tight-knit community like Alpena, where the waters of Thunder Bay meet the hardworking spirit of northern Michigan, youth sports are far more than weekend distractions or Friday night lights. They are a vital thread in the fabric of our town, fostering healthier kids, stronger families, ...