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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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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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VanWagoners celebrate 27 years

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.

Donakowskis celebrate 50 years

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 ...

Vince and Mary Call celebrate 50 years

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 ...

LeRoy and Coralee Campbell celebrating 70th anniversary today

LeRoy and Coralee Campbell are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary today. They were married on Sept. 7, 1954 at Coralee’s parents’ home on Wallace Road in Wilson Township. They eventually settled on King Settlement Road, where they raised their family and still live today. On ...

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Christmas is a time for joy

Revenge is not worth the effort or the angry feeling you have that spoils joy. I’d be glad of a retaliation that wouldn’t recoil on myself, but treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends. They wound those who resort to using them worse than their enemies. We only have to look at ...

Tutors sought for READ Program at ACL

ALPENA — Are you seeking a meaningful volunteer opportunity that allows you to make a difference in someone’s life? Do you enjoy learning and helping others achieve their goals? If so, the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library’s READ Program could be the perfect fit for ...