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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 ...

Wildcats fall 29-12 at Escanaba

ESCANABA – Escanaba junior Bryce Bichler ran for four touchdowns Friday night, and the Alpena Wildcats came up short in a 29-12 Big North Conference loss at Escanaba Athletic Field. Escanaba improved to 1-2 overall and 1-1 in the league. Alpena dropped to 1-2 and 0-2. “I have to do a ...

Alpena ties Gaylord in gritty battle

ALPENA - The Alpena High School boys’ soccer team played Gaylord to a 2-2 tie Thursday in a Big North Conference match at Gaylord. Jackson Birmingham scored first for the Wildcats on a header assisted by Joe LaCross. Gaylord’s goalkeeper made several key saves to keep the score 1-0 at ...

Alpena girls swim takes third at Stephanie Rice Memorial

OGEMAW – The Alpena High School girls swimming team placed third Saturday at the Stephanie Rice Memorial Swim Meet, scoring 214 points in an eight-team field. Gaylord won the meet. Ogemaw Heights was second. Alpena finished ahead of Kearsley, Caro, Alma, Essexville Garber and ...