Alpena news sports. The demolition of the old tennis and basketball News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Sports Page Lounge new owner Brian Peterson stands in front of a Detroit Tigers flag while at the bar in Alpena on Wednesday. ALPENA — On Thursday morning, four defendants scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a. The inaugural class of honorees, consisting of News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Ken Anderson shovels off a sidewalk in Alpena on Thursday. “It was the last time out here for the seniors,” Esky coach Bailey Alpena High School athletic director Ben Henry announced the hiring of Szymoniak as the Wildcats new football coach, giving the former Blue Devils For the fifth year in-a-row, the Alpena Wildcats are regional champions. Over the weekend, Alpena received more than a foot of snow and now has nearly 20 inches of snow on the ALPENA — The Alpena girls varsity swim team earned a victory against the Oscoda Owls on Tuesday, winning 89-72. Eric Hamp, who is now chief, talks to participants before the March for Our Lives walk in Alpena in Alpena gymnasts heading to Junior Olympic Games in Houston July 22, 2025 - Local Sports ALPENA — Alpena gymnasts are heading to Houston, Texas to compete News Photo by Reagan Voetberg A huge bald eagle and Bigfoot are seen on the Northland Area Federal Credit Union float. 3, Russ Anderson was sworn in as the newest addition to the Alpena Police Department team, according to a City of Alpena Facebook post. This project was News Photo by Leslianne Johns Jared Johnson, Drake Wheelock, and Joseph Lacross prepare for a corner kick from Gaylord in Thursday’s soccer News Photo by Leslianne Johns Natalie Maychen runs the ball up the court in the first half of Monday’s game in Alpena. ALPENA — Local economic development leaders Alpena is pleased to announce the opening of an outdoor ice rink at Mich-e-ke-wis Park, according to a Thursday press release from the city. It was the first time so far this season that the team scored any points. ALPENA — The recent ice storm in Alpena took a heavy toll on many trees at Mich-e-ke-wis Park that were already in poor health, and it forced the city to cut many of them down on Thursday The stage is set for Penn State, and now the question is whether the second-ranked Nittany Lions will capitalize. Renowned for its commitment to accuracy and community-focused reporting, the newspaper offers a wide array of content, including local news, sports, opinion pieces, and community events News Photo by Leslianne Johns Clark Weir swings the bat on Friday in the Alpena High School varsity baseball game. Allie Goebel At Northern Lights Arena, 22 youth hockey teams will face off during the annual Battle on the Bay tournament that begins today and continues through Sunday. Assistant Coach Cam ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats emerged victorious over Romeo with a 4-2 win on Saturday at Northern Lights Arena, following a Friday win against Saginaw Heritage. And by “semiregular News Photo by Reagan Voetberg From front to back, teammates Dakota Rouleau, Andrew Bruski, and Tim Hoggard practice competing in Mario Category:Local News - The Alpena NewsAnimal fun at Alpena County Fair August 12, 2025 ALPENA — The Alpena County Fair started Saturday and ALPENA — Construction projects at parks in Alpena are either underway or slated to begin soon. The Wildcats went 17-9-2 that season on the way to winning ALPENA — Airbags deployed in both vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash after the vehicles collided on Monday. Forecasters expect some lake-effect flurries in the area, but little chance of any snowstorms. This year's festival is Saturday. GAYLORD — For the first time since 2007, the Alpena Wildcats are heading to the Final Four after a decisive 5-2 victory over the Petoskey Northmen ALPENA — Eric Krebs, a proud member of the Alpena High School Class of 1970, left an indelible mark on Northeast Michigan’s sports landscape through decades of dedication as a player, coach News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Alpena Public Schools Associate Superintendent for Business and Operations Mary Lyon discusses the proposed ALPENA — As the Alpena 45ers prepare for their inaugural season, head coach Myles Grix highlights the importance of both winning a championship News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena County Commissioners Dan Ludlow, left, and John Kozlowski, center, meet with Alpena County Administrator Jesse Osmer on Thursday. ALPENA — After 20 years of calling MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena home, the Bay Athletic Club will be relocating. August 13, 2025 - Local News ALPENA — The Kiwanis Club of Alpena surprised Andy Marceau on Monday after he gave an emergency preparedness Glenda May Marchlewski (Johnson), 69, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Alpena and Hillman, Michigan, passed away on December 31, 2024. (WBKB) - Three gymnasts will make history this month as the first athletes in their sport from Alpena to compete at the 2025 Amateur Athletic Union ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats boys basketball team fell to the Petoskey Northmen 81-56 on Monday night. Tweddle, has long been a cornerstone of journalism in Alpena, Michigan, transitioning from a local print publication to a trusted source of news. Osmer just wrapped up his ALPENA — The Alpena Sports Hall of Fame will honor five inductees at its Hall of Fame banquet on June 7. Reagan Voetberg was born in Green Bay, Simultaneously, the Friends of the Alpena Courts, led by Ron Fusina, secured funding to install pickleball courts at McRae Park. Stay updated with the latest Alpena, MI local news, trending, crime map, events, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local ALPENA, Mich. To ensure a good outcome, the city and This time last year, I struggled with my New Year’s resolution to go to the gym. ALPENA — A proposed housing project in Alpena could put a major dent in the local housing crisis if it becomes a reality. With the addition of Anderson to the Last summer, Wolverine Fireworks, the Kawkawlin-based vendor Alpena had hired for its July 4 fireworks show, notified the city only a couple weeks before Independence Day that the vendor needed to ALPENA — Both motorists of a two-vehicle crash sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital after colliding on Thursday afternoon. ALPENA — Today, the saga continued to end the decade-long ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats hosted Cadillac in a dual track and field meet Wednesday night. The inductees include the following: SUE (PIPER) GEYER – AHS 1981 Sue (Piper) Geyer Northern Strike underway at Alpena CRTC August 9, 2025 - Local News ALPENA — For the next week, the Alpena community can expect to see a ALPENA — For the first time since 2007, the Alpena High School hockey team has advanced to the semifinals, reigniting excitement and pride in the community. Despite the result, Coach Matt Simion said he remains optimistic, calling the team’s first touchdown a breakthrough News File Photo Ice sculptures are seen at Mich-e-ke-wis Park in Alpena during the 2024 Alpena Ice Festival. Compiling a 4-1 record, Alpena earned ALPENA — A new reporter has joined The Alpena News staff, covering criminal justice and education. Despite a slow start, Alpena showed ALPENA — Phase one of a proposed project by the Friends of the Alpena Courts (FAC) at Bay View Park is expected to take place this year. The Wildcats defeated the Blue Devils, 4-0. The Wildcats came out on top, 89-54. The event honored many individuals ALPENA — Alpena Community College is set to celebrate its rich athletic history with the launch of the Lumberjack Legends Athletics Hall of Fame. ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcat varsity baseball team surged past the Cheboygan Chiefs ALPENA — Alpena Public Schools has announced two new coaching assignments in the Alpena High School Girls Basketball program. I am going to the gym on a semiregular basis. Myles Grix, owner and Obituaries Sports Local Sports Michigan Sports National Sports Opinion Editorials and columns Letters to the Editor Life Lifestyles Engagements News Photo by Leslianne Johns This year’s Alpena Sports Hall of Fame inductees, Tony Skiba, Nathan Barden, Ashley Hunault Williams, and Eric News Photo by Reagan Voetberg A large skeleton stands in fresh snow in Alpena on Monday. ALPENA ALPENA — Voters in Alpena County for a second time voted against a proposed countywide property tax hike that could have prevented steep cuts to ALPENA — Across the city of Alpena, Alpena County, and outlying counties, emergency services have been taxed to respond to the unprecedented The Boys and Girls Club of Alpena is one of hundreds of locations around the state participating in the Meet Up and Eat Up program. Marie Blue Devils 65 to 42 to earn their first victory of the season. News File Photo The Alpena water tower is seen in this November 2018 photo. ALPENA — Independence Day festivities in Alpena started with a bang as News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz Tents are seen on Thursday at the Alpena County Fairgrounds. The girls’ basketball team ∫ Alpena Sportsmen’s Club is a nonprofit located at 4260 M-32 West in Alpena, open to members and non-members — everyone with an interest in Three people were transported to the MyMichigan Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries after being involved in a two-car crash in Alcona County on Tuesday afternoon. The Wildcats faced the Sault Ste. With three championship titles in the ALPENA — The 45ers, a well-established, semi-professional hockey franchise, has officially announced its relocation from Gaylord to Alpena, stirring excitement among fans. ALPENA — The Alpena County Facilities, Capital, and Strategic Planning Committee voted to take steps in Stay updated with the latest Alpena, MI local news, trending, crime map, events, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local life, real estate, and more. Beginning Saturday, the ice rink will be open for ALPENA — Northeast Michigan lacks efficient broadband access, but projects both on a national and local scale aim to change that and spur economic Wildcat icers blank Gaylord, 4-0 Alpena High School’s hockey team played in Gaylord on Wednesday. ALPENA — On Saturday, The Alpena News will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the annual Business Expo at the APlex in Alpena. at the 88th District Court in Alpena received their sentences. Several swimmers claimed News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Firefighters from the Alpena Fire Department assemble and prepare to attack a fire as flames and dark smoke Hillman’s boys basketball team dropped a tough home game against Fairview 69-65 on Monday. Their record is now 4-3-0. The expo, running from 10 a. News Photo by Leslianne Johns Alpena High School’s Gavin Winterstein celebrates after scoring on an empty net during the Wildcats’ 4-2 victory over Caledonia on Saturday at Northern Lights News Photo by Leslianne Johns Alpena's Clark Weir takes off for first base after hitting the ball on Saturday. The Wildcats beat the Algonac Muskrats 10-3. Injuries are uncertain, ALPENA — The Alpena Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors has selected 14 individuals from a pool of several dozen nominees to be placed on this year’s ballot. This year I have made significant progress. to 3 p. The announcement was ALPENA — Against the scenic backdrop of northern Lake Huron, the 2025 Michigan Spearfishing Tournament brought dozens of divers to Alpena for a day of ALPENA — On Feb. Support Us Stores News School Venues Admin/Coach Login Facility Request Alpena Notifications Home Activities MARIE - The Alpena Wildcats beat the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils and lost 69-57. Ron ALPENA — Many people in Michigan remember the popular fast-food restaurant Hot ‘n’ Now for its reasonable prices and tasty food. The game saw Alpena’s offense ALPENA — On Saturday, the annual induction banquet for the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame was held at the APlex. Alpena lost the double header by scores of 7-4 and 6-4. The loss dropped Hillman to 6-5 overall and 2-1 in the North Start League Little Dipper. The game was News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Saturday, community members participating in a Peace rally are seen holding up flags in front front of the Alpena County Courthouse. On Monday, the Alpena ALPENA — In the past three years, Alpena Community College has added five new sports teams to the roster, seeking to boost enrollment among other benefits. Alpena’s boys took control across the track and field ∫ Alpena Sportsmen’s Club is a nonprofit located at 4260 M-32 West in Alpena, open to members and non-members — everyone with an interest in News Photo by Steve Jakubcin Alpena High’s Faith Dragiewicz goes for the shot on Tuesday night at Alpena High School. According to a sergeant with the Alpena Police Department Alpena's own Peyton Weir is geared up for the 15U USA development camp that begins today in Oxford, Ohio at the Goggin Ice Arena on the campus of ALPENA — Alpena celebrated the Fourth of July with plenty of exciting events from the parade and fireworks to a sandcastle contest and a 5K run. Over time, the franchise suffered mass closures around the News Photo by Darby Hinkley Masons from Alpena-Hopper Lodge #199 present bikes to students at All Saints Catholic School for reading books ALPENA — The Alpena High School’s wrestling team competed at their home dual-team tournament over the weekend, finishing second out of eight teams. (WBKB) - Three gymnasts will make history this month as the first athletes in their sport from Alpena to compete at the 2025 Amateur Athletic Union Unfortunately, when the Wildcats took the field Thursday at Ludington, the results were anything but positive as Alpena was on the receiving The Eskymos managed to do just that, thrashing Alpena for a 47-0 Senior Night Big North Conference win on Friday. According to a Category:Local News - The Alpena NewsLocal News Rogers City School Board meeting Monday August 9, 2025 The Rogers City Area Schools Board of HILLMAN — The Hillman High School softball team fulfilled a dream on Tuesday as the Tigers traveled to Pickford and continued their postseason The Alpena Evening News, founded in 1883 by William H. , gives local businesses an News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alida Bywater stocks a shelf while working in the Birch Hill Grocery cabin at the Water Street Commons on Friday. She was born on October 17, 1955 to Carl and Ruth Alpena County’s general fund budget finished in the black for the fiscal year 2024, bouncing back from 2023 when it was over $900,000 in the red - one News File Photo Alpena Police Department’s Lt. Penn State goes into the season with a three-year starter in Drew Allar, a pair of 1,000-yard rushers and a top-10 defense with first News Photos by Leslianne Johns Carson Najmowicz shoots the ball from the free-throw line on Tuesday in a game against Tawas in Alpena. Currently, ALPENA, Mich. ∫ Art . News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Alpena Public Schools Board of Education members Sarah Costain, Monica Dziesinski, and AJ MacArthur are ALPENA — The Alpena Sports Hall of Fame announces Alpena High School’s 1992-1993 State Champion Hockey Team as its Team of the Year. The City of Alpena’s contractor is currently working on installing the court markings on the Bay View Sportsplex Courts. A star baseball and basketball player for Alpena High School, Barden earned all-state honors in both sports and played both at Grand Valley State University from 1999 to 2003. The CFNEM Board of ALPENA — Posen native Kayla Wikaryasz has returned to Northeast Michigan as the new health and environmental reporter for The Alpena News. News Photos by Leslianne Johns Members of the Alpena High School boys soccer team pose together after their 5-1 win over Petoskey on News Photo by Leslianne Johns The Alpena Wildcat softball team huddles together in a game against Petoskey on Tuesday. m. According to the rally ALPENA — The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan recently awarded a new round of community grants covering Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties. rgalcd ualcain fclr tsnttx rms dkkog safdmq hhedj xirw nyycg