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Rutenbar named Ladies Golf Association Golfer of the Year

ALPENA – LaRae Rutenbar has been named the 2026 Golfer of the Year by the Alpena Golf Club Ladies Golf Association. Rutenbar received the honor at the club and was photographed with the association’s perpetual Golfer of the Year plaque. The award recognizes a member of the women’s ...

Bastow leads Wildcats over Cadillac

ALPENA – Sam Bastow scored twice in the first half as Alpena blanked Cadillac 2-0 in boys varsity soccer on Tuesday. Bastow opened the scoring early after receiving a pass from Mason Burns. He added his second goal about 10 minutes into the match off an assist from Jackson Birmingham. ...

Wildcats swim team tops Alma

ALMA – The Alpena High School girls swimming team defeated Alma 108-60 on Tuesday in a dual meet. Alpena took first in the opening 200-yard medley relay with Elizabeth Rabbideau, Penelope Conboy, Tryst Bukowiecki, and Haley Stenz. Olivia Sherwood, Gabriella Tolan, Eva Trainer, and Emma ...

Swami has second thoughts.

We all have done something that if we had to do it over wouldn't have. Perfect example, Labor Day, Swami and his family were taking out the dock and boat hoists for the season. Before everyone arrived, he thought he would get a jump start, so with the help of his wife, together were removing ...

Hillman announces 13th class for sports hall of fame

HILLMAN – The Hillman High School Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 13th class on Sept. 26, honoring two multi-sport standouts, the 1995 state runner-up baseball team and longtime coach Gary Jones. The ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Hillman High School. Doors open at 1 p.m. The new ...

Hillman falls to Au Gres-Sims in volleyball

AU GRES – Au Gres-Sims defeated Hillman 25-20, 22-25, 25-21, 25-22 in a four-set North Star League girls’ volleyball match Tuesday. The Wolverines edged the Tigers in a match marked by long rallies and tight scores. Hillman dropped the opening set, then evened the match by taking the second 25-22. Au Gres-Sims closed out the final two sets 25-21 and 25-22. Madelyn Oswald led Hillman with 15 digs and 13 assists. Abby Oswald had 15 digs, seven assists and three kills. Aubrey Weiland added 12 digs, five kills and four aces. Riley Cook finished with 11 digs and five kills, and Brook ...