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Dziuba and Marwede engaged

Jennifer and Randy Dziuba of Alpena are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Eva Dziuba, to Andrew Ross Marwede of Alpena. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Alpena High School and Michigan State University. She is employed by the Disc Golf Pro Tour. The future groom ...

Grabiel and Johnson announce engagement

ALPENA — Andrew Grabiel, of Alpena, and Sophia Johnson, of Fenwick, are excited to announce their engagement. They became engaged on the evening of July 6, 2024 on Besser Bell Beach in Presque Isle. Andrew is the son of Don and Julie Grabiel of Alpena. Andrew graduated from Alpena High ...

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. ...

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Kayner and Edmonds exchange vows

Emily Edmonds and Carson Kayner were united in marriage on October 4, 2025 at the Little Flower Barn venue in Mt. Pleasant with the bride’s aunt, Brenda Hanson, having the honor of officiating the ceremony. Emily is a 2016 graduate of Alpena High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree ...

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 ...

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Bob and Sally (O’Neil) Cain celebrate 50th anniversary

Bob and Sally (O'Neil) Cain are celebrating their 50th anniversary today. The couple was married at St. Catherine's Church in Ossineke on Nov. 1, 1975. They have two children - Sarah Cain and Spencer (Becky) Cain - and two grandchildren - Roland and Felix Cain.

Ken and Pam MacArthur celebrate 50th anniversary

Ken and Pam MacArthur celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Courtyard Restaurant. Pamela Hanson and Kenneth MacArthur were married on Sept. 20, 1975 at the First Church of God (TriPoint) in Alpena, by the Rev. H.L. Nelson. Pam retired from Alpena Regional ...

Erick and Valerie Erickson celebrate 50 years today

Erick and Valerie Erickson, of Alpena, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. Erick Erickson and Valerie Zdybel were married on Aug. 9, 1975 at St. John the Baptist Church in Alpena. They have two children, Greg (Michelle) Erickson of Florida, and Kelly (Brent) Spencer of Alpena. ...

James and Susan Ohlrich celebrate 50th anniversary

James and Susan Ohlrich, of Alpena, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. James Ohlrich and Susan Kinsel were married on July 26, 1975, at St. John the Baptist Church in Alpena. James retired from the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center grounds. Susan retired from Blarney ...

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Retired School Personnel meets on April 9

ALPENA — The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet on April 9 at the First United Methodist Church on Ripley Blvd in Alpena at noon for a catered luncheon or bring your own food. The cost is $10.50 and you can pay at the door. Reservations need to be made to ...

Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union scholarship closes March 31

Alpena — There are less than 2 weeks left to apply for Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union’s scholarship program. Each year, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) awards at least 10 $1000 scholarships to students in Northeast Michigan. Last year, the credit union awarded 25 graduating ...

The story of Rockport quarry and stone plant: From bedrock to industry

ALPENA — Tonight, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, join historian Don La Barre as he examines the early to mid-20th century history of Rockport quarry and stone plant, focusing on its growth and technical development. La Barre will explore how the ...

Alpena Lifelong Learners schedule for next week

ALPENA — The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has released next week’s schedule of events and participants can learn more about writing, gardening, and more. There will be a writing workshop on April 1 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143. This ...