ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats Girls Swim Team put together a commanding performance on Wednesday, defeating the Oscoda Owls 118-51 in a meet filled with both athletic success and heartfelt community spirit. The evening carried special meaning as the Wildcats dedicated the meet to Down ...

By: LESLIANNE JOHNS Special to The News ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats football team gave their fans something to celebrate on homecoming night, earning their first win in 21 games with a dominant 41-0 shutout over Sault Ste. Marie. From the opening drive, Alpena’s offense looked sharp ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats opened the Big North Conference playoffs with a 3–2 win over the Petoskey Northmen on Thursday night, controlling the tempo early and maintaining defensive discipline late to secure the victory. Alpena established its rhythm quickly, playing with pace and ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Lumberjacks battled through five intense sets on Wednesday night to earn a hard-fought victory over the North Central Michigan College Timberwolves, 3-2. The match showcased determination, smart play, and clutch performances across the board as Alpena ...

HILLMAN — The Hillman High School Sports Hall of Fame inducted their 12th class on Saturday in the Hillman High School gymnasium. The Class of 2025 was introduced at halftime of the Homecoming game vs. Atlanta on Friday. This year’s class consists of two football All-Stater’s who also ...