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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Happy 70th Anniversary to Bill and Alice Altman, married on July 10, 1954 at St. Ignatius Church in Rogers City.
HUBBARD LAKE — Five local couples recently met up to celebrate their 64th anniversaries together for their annual summer celebration at Churchill Pointe Inn. The couples have all been friends for nearly 30 years, from when they had all moved to Northeast Michigan. They all have been lucky ...
Dave and Sharon Woytaszek are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 15. Dave Woytaszek and the former Sharon Raniszewski were married on June 15, 1974 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Ossineke. They have a daughter, Stephanie Marie Woytaszek, and a little dog ...
Dick and Sue Benedict, of Alpena, recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on May 31, 1957 in Grayling, at the home of the bride’s parents, Oscar and Elvira Borchers. They have three children: Paul (Grace) Benedict, of Muskegon, Yvonne (Paul) Schnell, of ...
ALPENA — The historic tall ship Lettie G. Howard will continue her maiden voyage on Lake Huron today, heading for Alpena, where she will welcome visitors who wish to sail on the 131-year-old vessel. The public can purchase tickets to sail on the historic ship at 9 a.m., noon, or 3 p.m. on ...
Good Mid-Day Alpena Aug. 8 ALPENA — Join the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce at its next Good Mid-Day Alpena lunch on Thursday, Aug. 8. Attendees will hear from event sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, host Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, Alpena Community College and Target ...
As I slog through my daily 100-plus emails, it occurred to me that I might be an email hoarder. Which led me to think my main issue might be FOMO, which means “fear of missing out.” I sign up for every dumb promotion, every possible coupon that’s available out there, every rewards ...
“Something has come up and now I am unable to attend.” I just heard this for an event I was planning for the Association of Lifelong Learners. It made me think about how many times I had heard this. How many times have I said this myself? I wonder if we seniors are filling our calendars ...