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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
Larry and Susan Plowman of Alpena have successfully navigated the path of 63 years of marriage. They wed on May 5, 1962, in Edmonton, Alberta, where they were born and raised. Best friends and lovers since then, they moved to Toronto, Ontario, where two daughters were born. They emigrated ...
Gill and Patricia VanWagoner celebrated 27 years of marriage on Oct. 31. They explored Harrisville beaches, met with friends, and later, played with children. Autumn is their favorite season — colorful and beautiful.
ALPENA — Bob and Sue Donakowski, of Alpena, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today. Bob Donakowski and Sue Taratuta were married on Oct. 26, 1974, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Alpena. Bob retired from the Michigan Air National Guard, and is currently working for the State ...
The children of Vince and Mary (Blair) Call joyfully announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows on Sept. 21, 1974, at St. Andrew’s Church in Saginaw, Michigan. They established their home in Alpena in 1976, where they raised two daughters and shared ...
ALPENA — What do a sailboat, a car engine, and a theatre mask have in common? They’re all part of a colorful new addition to Alpena Community College’s campus — custom bike racks designed and created by ACC students and faculty. The idea first rolled into motion back in 2018 when ...
Graduation season is upon us, and with it comes proud photos, emotional speeches, and the universal question directed at every high school senior: “So, what are you going to do now?” It’s a well-meaning question. Yet, I wince a little each time I hear it. Not because I think students ...
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) recently gave away $25,000 to 25 Northeast Michigan students through their scholarship program. AAACU was founded in 1953 to be a financial institution of the people, by the people, and for the people. Since then, they have grown to 10 branches in ...