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Koseba and Woytaszek announce engagement

ALPENA — Caitlyn Koseba and Casey Woytaszek, of Alpena, announce their engagement. Caitlyn is the daughter of Leo and Grace Koseba of Alpena. Caitlyn is a 2016 graduate of Alpena High School and a 2020 graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology ...

Pearson and Quarandillo to wed

Kathryn Pearson of Alpena and Benjamin Quarandillo of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announce their engagement. Kathryn is the daughter of Parry Pearson of West Branch and Nancy and Steve Mattison of Owosso, formerly Alpena residents. She is the granddaughter of Eldon and Carol Grabow of Alpena. ...

Bourdage and McInnis announce engagement

Brenna Bourdage and AJ McInnis, both of Saginaw, announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Romeo and Leslee Bourdage of Alpena. The future groom is the son of Travis and Becky George of St. Charles. Brenna is a 2013 graduate of Alpena High School and 2018 graduate of ...

Sharp and Davis to wed

Addison Sharp and Kaden Davis announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Stuart and Erin Sharp of Alpena. The future groom is the son of Amanda Chojnacki of Posen and Harry Davis of Posen. The bride is a 2017 graduate of Alpena High School and attends Cosmetology School. ...

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Stark and Cutiongco exchange vows

Kaitlin Erin Stark and Johann “Hans” Frederick Cutiongco exchanged their wedding vows on Oct. 8, 2023 at a joyous mass at Holy Cross Church, 42nd Street, New York City. Catholic and Filipino traditions were celebrated as Father Michael Marigliano officiated the 2:30 p.m. ceremony. The ...

Marwede and Kleyn wed

Jessica Marwede and Weston Kleyn were united in marriage in a lovely riverside ceremony at The Depot on Fletcher Street on Sept. 30, 2023. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Kyle Hall. Jessica is the daughter of Janet Freeman and Alan Marwede of Alpena. Weston is the son of Kimberly and ...

Pearson and Quarandillo married

Kathryn Pearson and Benjamin Quarandillo were united in marriage on May 5, 2023 at The Depot in Alpena. The Rev. James Erickson of Immanuel Lutheran Church performed the double-ring ceremony at the 4 o’clock service. Jessica Brown served as her sister’s matron of honor, and Megan Grabow ...

Buchinger and Khuri united in marriage

Ethan Buchinger and Madeline Khuri were married Nov. 5, 2022 at Sugarboo Farms in Blairsville, Georgia. Madeline is the daughter of Betsy Khuri and Ramzi Khuri of Woodstock, Georgia. Maddie is a 2017 graduate of the University of Alabama and is employed by Huron Pines in Alpena, Michigan. ...

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Schraders celebrate 75th anniversary

ALPENA — Floyd and Eleanor Schrader recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. They were married on Feb. 26, 1949 in Alpena. They have four children: Gary, Diane, Dave, and Linda, all of Alpena. They have many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. ...

Still cruzin’ after all these years

Still cruzin’ after all these years. Jack and Patricia Robbins celebrated 50 years of marriage on Friday. They were married on Nov. 24, 1973, at St. Anne’s Church in Alpena, which was also Patty’s birthday. They have two daughters, Tina Robbins and Bonnie Wirgau, a son-in-law, ...

LaHaies mark 50th anniversary

Greg and Linda LaHaie, of Alpena, were married on Oct. 27, 1973 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Alpena. Their love is an example of strength, resilience, perseverance and patience. Greg and Linda are active members with Resurrection Lutheran Church and enjoy spending time with their family and ...

Bromunds celebrate 70 years

George R. and Bette Bromund (nee Matchem) of 618 Red Robin Road, Seffner, Florida 33584, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 17. The celebration will be hosted by daughters Denise (Ted) Cranmer of Riverview, Florida, and Lisa Murray of Flint, Michigan, sons Len (Kris) Bromund ...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is normally open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, but the gallery is currently closed in preparation for the 2024 Young Artist Exhibit, opening with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on ...

Mrs. Roper Roundup to benefit Friends Together at Player’s

ALPENA ­— Don your muumuu and curly wig and head on down to Player’s Pub and Grub on Thursday, March 28 for a hilariously fun fundraiser for Friends Together. Mrs. Roper Roundup is a gathering of all the Mrs. Ropers around. The more the merrier. Helen Roper was a character in the sitcom ...

Pet pics with the Easter Bunny to raise funds for Alpena County Animal Control

ALPENA ­— Bring your cats and dogs out to the Alpena County Fairgrounds on Saturday for a photo with the Easter Bunny, to benefit Alpena County Animal Control. For a $5 minimum donation, get your furry friend’s photo to take home and cherish for years to come. All funds collected will ...

SUNRISE SIDE BULLETIN BOARD

Alpena Garden Club held March meeting ALPENA ­— The Alpena Garden Club met on March 4 at the ACC conference room for the first meeting of the year. President BJ Sander opened the meeting. Dues were collected for the year. The chairman of each garden made a report of last year’s ...