Alpena News’ Sunrise Side’s
Best of the Best and the Winners are... SUPPLEMENT TO THE ALPENA NEWS • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
Thank You For Voting Us 2025 Sunrise Side's Best of the Best Boats - Sales & Repair
We would like to thank all who voted Dr. Lindsay Higgins the
2025 #1 Chiropractor!
For All Your Boating Needs! Boats • Repairs • Parts • Accessories Located at 114 West Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707 989-884-1212 • Visit us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/higginsfamilychiropractic/
We are so proud of
Veronica Kaiser
for being voted the 2025 Salesperson of the Year!
Thank you
to all who voted to make this happen!
2015 W. Hamilton Rd • 989-340-1120 www.theboathousealpena.com
Dean Arbour Ford Of Alpena Located at 1001 US 23 North Alpena, MI 49707 Open Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 2pm Contact Our Sales Department At
989-356-6366
Thank you for voting us #1 Pools & Spas! Relax and Rejuvenate with Hot Spring Spas — Your Ultimate Hot Tub Experience
FreshWater IQ is a smart, in-line water care system that automatically tests your spa water and displays clear instructions to simplify water maintenance. Now you can tell at a glance when chemicals are needed, taking the guesswork out of keeping your spa water balanced and ready to enjoy.
Stress Relief & Relaxation • Improved Sleep Quality • Pain Relief & Muscle Recovery
www.ajpoolsspas.com | 2078 M-32 • Alpena
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2025 SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST WINNERS 2025
ATVs Winner Sport’s Unlimited Finalists D’s Honda Sales & Service Sumerix Implement Bicycles Winner Harborside Cycle & Sport Finalists Foster’s Bike Repair Tour America Bike Shop Rogers City Bowling Winner Thunder Bowl Inc / The Shooters Pub Finalists Nautical Lanes Vista Lanes & Lounge
Family Entertainment Winner Sanctuary Cinema Finalists Bob’s Bullpen Dinosaur Gardens Fishing Charter Boats/ Captains Winner Capt. Ben Straley || Big Water Charters Finalists Capt. Ed Retherford || Trout Scout Charters Capt. Steve Hubert || Chum Bucket Charters Golf Course Winner Alpena Golf Club Finalists River’s Edge Golf Club Rogers City Country Club Karaoke Venue Winner Maplewood Tavern Finalists Bolton Ridge Bar & Grill Player’s Pub & Grub
Marina Winner Viking Marine Finalists Alpena Downtown Marina Rogers City Marina Radio Station Winner 99.3 WATZ Today’s Country (Midwestern Broadcasting) Finalists KLT Classic Rock 96.7-93.597.5 Oldies 105.7 The Bird RVs Winner Sports Unlimited Finalists Brewbakers Northern Power Sports Theater- Live Winner Alpena Civic Theatre Finalists Besser Museum Planetarium Rogers City Community Theatre
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Revolution Dance The Dance Centre
Local Festival/Event Winner Posen Potato Festival Finalists Brown Trout Christmas Parade And Tree Lighting
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Dance Instruction ARTS, Winner ENTERTAINMENT & 4-D 2nd Street Dance Co RECREATION Finalists
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Thank you to all who voted for these area businesses in this year’s Sunrise Side’s Best!
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Auto Body Shop Winner Plowman’s Collision Finalists JB Auto And Towing Inc Larry’s Collision And Truck Stuff Auto Glass Winner Alpena Glass Company Finalists Harborside Tint Co. Northern Glass Service
Auto Parts Winner McDonald Auto Supply – NAPA Finalists Cliff Anschuetz Chevrolet O’Reilly Auto Parts
Auto Transmission Winner Alpena Transmission Finalists Cliff Anschuetz Chevrolet Downtown Union 76
Car Wash Winner Auto Repair Service Winner Clearview Car Wash (Ripley Car Wash) J B’s Auto Finalists Finalists Bob’s Muffler & Auto Repair Garth On The Go Auto Detailing / Cleaning Cliff Anschuetz Chevrolet State Street Car Wash
Thank You #1 Funeral Home
Thank You For Voting Us #1 Sandwich #1 Salad, #1 Bar & #1 Bartenter Christina Chaskey!
for Voting Us Your for the Past 20 Years
Finalist For: Best Burger, Best Pizza, Best Place to Eat with Kids, Best Overall Restaurant, and Best Restaurant Service!
Thank You Alpena 989.354.8411 989.354.8411 for Voting Us Your Alpena Thank You Hillman 989.742.3993 1 Funeral Home Alpena 989.354.8411 for Voting Us Your Hillman 989.742.3993 Thank You Thank You 1 Funeral Home Hillman 989.742.3993
Onaway’s Favorite Sports Bar & Family Restaurant • Great Food • 4 Big Screen TV’s for Sports • Games • Music & Occasional Live Entertainment • Historical Photos
The Gathering Place Since 1946 3444 M-211, Onaway, MI • (989) 733-4104 for Voting Us Your
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2025 SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST WINNERS 2025
Muffler Shop Winner Bob’s Muffler & Repair Finalists Brett’s Auto Downtown Union 76
Hydraulic & Heavy Equipment Repair Winner Freese Hydraulic Finalists Alpena Diesel Sumerix Implement
Tires Winner Ball Tire Finalists Up North Truck And Tire Walmart
Alpena News Advertising Consultants Don't Sell Space,
They Sell Response
Towing Company Winner Jerome’s Towing Finalists Georgie’s Towing J B’s Auto
Vehicle - Detailing Winner Garth On The Go Auto Detailing / Cleaning Finalists 10 Thirteen Tint & Detailing Harborside Tint Co.
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Gas Station Winner Meijer Gas Station Finalists Francis - Ossineke Shell - Corner Depot (Alpena Oil)
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Thank you for Voting
Hall’s Serv-All
for Sunrise Side’s Best Septic Cleaning Company!
Contact Your Advertising Consultant Today! Jennifer Robinette
Peyton Kaiser
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultant
jrobinette@thealpenanews.com
pkaiser@thealpenanews.com
989-358-5684
989-358-5681
Service all year long with no seasonal rate change. Portable Toilets • Hand Wash Sinks • VACTOR Truck Service
NOW offering septic• tank drain field installations. Septic Tank Cleaning Sewerand Cleaning • Grease Trap Cleaning We can service all your excavation needs. High Pressure Water Jett Service • Sewer Line Video Inspection
130 Park Place •Alpena
379-3054 * 356-6090 * 727-2702 www.hallsservall.com Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - Sunrise Side’s Best - 5
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Vehicles - New Winner Cliff Anschuetz Chevrolet Finalists Alpena GMC, INC. Dean Arbour Ford Lincoln
Hair Salon Winner Shear Envy Salon Finalists Hair By Ellie & Company Rebel Roots Hair Studio
Vehicles - Used Winner Cliff Anschuetz Chevrolet Finalists Alpena GMC, INC. Dean Arbour Ford Lincoln
BODY & SOUL
Hair Stylist Winner Madison Anne Frishett || Shear Envy Salon Finalists Julie Sims || Hair By Ellie & Company Katie Richardon || New Waves Salon
Barber Shop Winner Shear Envy Salon Finalists Rebel Roots Hair Studio State Street Barber Shop
Health/Fitness Club Winner Bay Athletic Club Finalists Aplex Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena
Thank You For Voting Us #1 Dance Instruction!
Massage Therapist Winner Amanda Hulsey || Alpena Therapeutic Massage Finalists Kim Bolanowski || Better Living Massage & Wellness Tim Zbytowski || Better Living Massage & Wellness Nail Care Winner Sanctuary Nails Finalists Shear Envy Salon Trinity Rose at Hair By Ellie Tanning Salon Winner Bahama Breeze Tanning Finalists Queen BZ Tanning And Skincare, LLC
Thank You For Voting Us Northeast Michigan’s
#1 Auto Parts Store! McDonald Auto Supply, Inc.
124 S. Ripley Blv., Alpena 989-354-2576 6 - Sunrise Side’s Best - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
126 W Washington Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 McDonald989-356-4544 Auto Supply, Inc.
“Locally owned and operated” 126 WAve Washington Avenue 126 W Washington • Alpena, MI 49707 • 989-356-4544
Alpena, MI 49707
THANK YOU
for voting 99.3 WATZ as your Sunrise Side's
#1 Radio Station!
Finalist!
MIDWESTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY Leo
Morning 6am-10am
Finalist!
Freddi Sparxx Weekday
Rich Nadeau Afternoons 2-6pm
Mid-days 10am-2pm
Afternoons 2pm-7pm
123 Prentiss St. • Alpena
watz.com • 1057thebird.com • wklt.com
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THANK YOU to the Sunrise Side for your votes!
#1 Furniture #1 Appliances - New #1 Electronics #1 Appliances - Service & Repair #1 Electronics - Repair
Great team at YOUNGs strives to keep this #1 status every day!
The website at YOUNGAPPLIANCE.COM is an online powerhouse of great brands, easy to shop comparisons, and super deals all year long. Our online site will soon go live for transactions!! It's a great site to shop, find solutions, and do credit applications on line. The over 40,000 square ft. showroom and warehouses have plenty of stock on hand, and handles truckloads of mattresses, recliners, freezers, washers & dryers weekly. Our employees are all empowered to make your shopping experience "easy & delightful." We know you have choices on where to shop, so we strive to save you money, and assist in making your purchase pleasant. You can choose to take with you, or have it delivered. Our PDP, or preferred delivery program includes the cords on ranges and dryers, the stainless steel hoses on washers, disposal or moving the old appliance, and a 10 YEAR major component warranty on all appliances! Warehouse manager: Brian Stevens. Delivery lead driver: Austin Spencer. Others in warehouse and delivery: Clarence Burger, Kyle Chevillet, Riley Cousineau, Nick LaPlaunt, Sean Leahy, Ashton Spencer, Parker Pressey, Andrew Baker. Leadership Team Bob oung, Stephanie Suszek, Katie Engstrom, Ben amin oung, Jeff Schiller, Jack Davison, Mary oung retired. Office and CSR Tracy Hyatt lead CSR , Mary Garant, Debra Libka, Jamie Perkins, Jamie uchasz. Technicians Bill Hall, Rick Muszynski, Brent Spencer, Brandon Huskey, Bill Brozik. Kelly Spencer parts manager Diane Leet, detailer. Sales Staff Jeff Schiller, Chris Warren, Dylan Morrison, Jerry Scott, Flora ingling, Tammy Stone, Linette Tannery, Rose Jackson, Griffin James. Our website is growing and improving weekly, Dan Welling our IT and website manager so stay tuned, and visit www. oungAppliance.com, you ll find shopping "online", or in person, to be a great experience. Or call us at 989-354-8895 for sales or consultation, or 989-356-2980 for appliances. We are local, veteran led, and proud to have served the area since 1900, when BR Young started it all. Including the current team, there have been five generations o oungs that have worked here Joe oung, Jay & Carol oung, Jim, Janet oung, Jason oung, many nieces and nephews.
Thanks Alpena! Bob, Ben, Katie Young- Engstrom, Mary, and Naoko Young Proudly Serving Your Community Since 1900!
#1 Rated for Generations!
US 23 South • Alpena Sales 354-8895 • Service 356-2980
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HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday & Friday 9am-7pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 11am - 6pm
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US SUNRISE SIDE’S
#1 ELECTRICIAN 2025 10 YEARS IN A ROW!
Thank You For Voting Us SUNRISE SIDES BEST LAWN CARE!
We are so excited to have been chosen as one of Michigan’s
50 Companies to Watch!
FULLY LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FULLY LICENSED SIGN SPECIALIST UL CERTIFIED SIGN MANUFACTURER
We install & service Generac Generators
Reliable Service with Quality Results
989-358-8243 2017 ALPENA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR VISIT US ON FACEBOOK OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE MORE OF OUR WORK. WWW.OMEGAELECTRICANDSIGN.COM OMEGAELECTRIC1@GMAIL.COM
989-464-0647
Licensed & Insured
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Thank you so much for voting us your #1 Cleaning Service again this year! We don’t cut corners, we clean them!
Commercial & Residential Cleaning
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2025 SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST WINNERS 2025 FOOD & DINING
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Bartender Winner Christina Chaskey || 211 Bar Bakery & Grill Winner Finalists Connie’s Cafe Darek Hamilton || Austin Finalists Brothers Beer Co. Knaebe’s Mmmunchy Mary Delling || Maplewood Krunchy Apple Farm Tradewinds Bakery - Rogers Tavern City Brewery Winner Bar Austin Brothers Beer Co. Winner Finalists 211 Bar & Grill Knaebe’s Mmmunchy Finalists Krunchy Apple Farm Player’s Pub & Grub Presque Isle Farm Cider Aka Rosa’s Lookout Inn PIF
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Yoga Instructor Winner Amy Schultz || Bay Athletic Club Finalists Meag Schwartz || SkellaFiT Personal Training Studio Traci Boyle || Lady of the Lake Yoga
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Thank You For Voting Me Sunrise Side’s
Best Optometrist/ Ophthalmologist! Dr. Desiree Miller And Dr. Anthony Luongo as a Finalist!
Stacey McEwen
CTA/Destination Specialist Cell 989-657-0273 staceymcewen@outlook.com
Tammy Sobeck
CTA/Destination Specialist Cell 989-255-2819 tammy_sobeck@hotmail.com
215 W. Chisholm St. Alpena • 989-354-3857
989-356-3937 1011 W. Washington Ave., Alpena, MI 49707 Proud to offer comprehensive eye care services and eyewear for the entire family. Our dedicated staff strives to provide our friends, neighbors, and the surrounding community with quality eye care and optometric expertise in a setting that is friendly and comfortable.
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Burger Winner The Nest Finalists 211 Bar & Grill Austin Brothers Brewing Company
Cake Decorating Business Winner Brookies Goodies Bakery Finalists Annette Carlson Sue Swider
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Catering Winner JJ’s Catering Finalists The Mountain Bar & Grill The Smoking Troll’s BBQ
Dessert Winner Downtown Scoops Finalists Connie’s Cafe Sassy Soda Co. LLC
Coffee Winner Olde Mill Coffee Finalists Biggby Cabin Creek Coffee
Food Truck Winner The Smoking Trolls Food Truck Finalists 808 Bowlz KC Sizzle And Smoke
2025 SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST WINNERS 2025 Pizza Winner JJ’s Steak & Pizza House Finalists 211 Bar & Grill Knaebe’s Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm
Omelette Winner Connie’s Cafe Finalists North Coney Island Parker House Restaurant Motel
Place to Eat with Kids Winner Bob’s Bullpen Finalists 211 Bar & Grill Rosa’s Lookout Inn
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks/ Mocktails Winner Sassy Soda Co. LLC Finalists BIGGBY COFFEE Rosa’s Lookout Inn
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JB AUTO AND TOWING INC. Family Owned and Operated With Over 40 Years of Experience! We are so thankful to be voted the Sunrise Side's #1 Auto Repair Service of 2025!
375 N. Barlow Road, Lincoln, MI
989-736-9978
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Restaurant - Best Overall Winner Rosa’s Lookout Inn Finalists 211 Bar & Grill Red Brick Tap And Barrel Restaurant - Fast Food Winner Hungry Hippie Finalists Culver’s Player’s Pub & Grub
Restaurant - Italian Winner Rosa’s Lookout Inn Finalists Courtyard Ristorante Rosa’s Squeeze Inn, Millersburg
Restaurant – Chinese Winner Chee Peng Chinese And Thai Restaurant Chee Peng Chinese & Thai Wok ‘n’ Otaku Restaurant Service Winner Rosa’s Lookout Inn Finalists 211 Bar & Grill Austin Brothers Beer Co.
Thank you for voting us #1 in Taxidermy! Restaurant Wine List
Open Saturday’s During All Major Hunting Seasons
Museum Quality Birds, Fish and Big Game 3361 U.S. 23 S. • Alpena, MI 49707 • (989) 356-3600 14 - Sunrise Side’s Best - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Sandwich Winner 211 Bar & Grill Finalists Austin Brothers Beer Co. Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders
Winery Winner Burrone Family Vineyards & Winery, LLC Finalists Rusty Petunias Marketplace Thunder Bay Winery
HEALTH AND WELLNESS Chiropractic Practice Winner Kadrich Family Chiropractic Finalists Higgins Chiropractic Olree Chiropractic Center
Winner Rosa’s Lookout Inn Finalists Burrone Family Vineyards & Chiropractor Winery, LLC Winner Thunder Bay Winery Dr Lindsey Higgins || Higgins Chiropractic Salad Finalists Winner Dr Lauren Kadrich || 211 Bar & Grill Chiropractor Finalists Dr. Richard Olree || Blue Moon Cafe Dr. Olree Player’s Pub & Grub
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 LANDSCAPING!
Family Owned and Operated Since 1969
Thank you from all of us at Plowman’s Collision for voting us your #1 Auto Body Shop!
• Landscape Design • Hardscapes • Waterscapes • Light Construction • Sod Services • Maintenance
3146 U.S. 23 South, Alpena
989-464-6974
www.northernlandscapedesignllc.com
(989) 356-9641
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thank You For Voting Us #1 Real Estate Office And Lori Stephan #1 Realtor
Lori Stephan
Amy Roznowski
Karen Godi
Lorri Rondeau
Jean O’Buchowski
Kayla Ruzicka
Amber Suszek
Danielle Dault
Nancy Smithem
NOT PICTURED: PAUL STEPHAN, NICK STEPHAN, KIM STEVENS, BRENNAN CASLER
Randy Neumann
Sarah Jane
Vicki Dahl
Josh Stephan
Krista Hempel
YOUR HOUSE HUNTERS 215 W. Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707 989-354-7653 • https://reomich.com/alpena/
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Your Sunrise Side’s Best 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Hearing Center!
Specializing in the latest Hearing Aid technology! We work with discreet, rechargeable and smartphone compatible hearings aids. Call 989-354-4289 for an Appointment to Hear for yourself!
12 Month Interest Free Option to Purchase New Hearing Aids Jennifer Gruschke, M.A., CCC-A, Certified Audiologist Rochelle Lewandowski, H.I.S. Hearing Instrument Specialist
We accept MOST insurances including Aetna, TruHearing, BCBS UAW, BCBS, Medicare Advantage, BCBS Federal and BCBS State of Michigan. 111 S. 13TH AVE. ALPENA, MI 49707 Located behind LeFave Pharmacy next to Dr. Dargis
Thank You For Voting Us
•Best Italian Restaurant For “14” Years Voted #1 Italian Restaurant in Northeast Michigan Running •Best Overall Restaurant 6808 N. US Hwy. 23 • Spruce • 989-471-2118 •Best Wednesday, RestaurantThursday Service & •Best Wine Listto 8 p.m. Sunday 4 p.m. Friday & Saturday 4-9 • Kids Closed Monday & Tuesday •Best Place to Eat with FInalist Send us your address via messenger o •Best Baremail Finalist rosaslookoutinn.com to receive special offers • Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks/Mocktails Finalist 6808 N. US Hwy. 23 Spruce • 989-471-2118 W ed ., Thurs. & S un. 4- 8p m ~ Fri. & S at. 4- 9p m M ond ay & Tuesd ay C losed
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“We Are Honored!” Featured on America’s Best Restaurants!
L ike O ur Page To S tay Up - to- D ate!
Thank you for voting us for Best Drywall!
(989) 471-1014 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST GREENHOUSE/ NURSERY!
An incredible selection of hardy perennials, trees, and shrubs
Over 40 Varieties of Hydrangeas SEE YOU IN THE SPRING! 13624 M65, Posen, MI www.NettasNursery.com
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 CATERING & #1 SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNER
The Sherwin Williams Staff Would Like To Thank You For Voting Us
#1
Paint/Wallpaper Supplier!
CATERING & RENTAL • Tents/Tables/Linen Rentals • Banquet Rooms • Catering for any Occasion
119 E. Chisholm • Alpena • 989-354-4980
Thank you so much for voting us
#1 Farm Equipment!
1338 M-65 SOUTH, Lachine, Michigan 49753
989-379-2721
119 Fletcher St. Alpena • Main Number 989-356-5177 or Office 989-354-4153 • www.jjscateringandrental.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 PIZZA!
Our Full Menu Available to Enjoy at Home!
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(989) 356-1666
• Pizzas • Burgers • Steaks & Ribs • Hoagies • Mexican • Rice Bowls • Seafood • Pasta • Salads Download our full menu at jjspizzas.com
BREAKFAST SERVED 7AM DAILY
www.jjspizzas.com | 411 N. Second Ave. | Alpena, MI 49707 | 989-356-1666
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FULL SERVICE EXCAVATING, UTILITY & CONCRETE CONTRACTOR
2025 SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST WINNERS 2025
Dental Practice Winner Harbor North Dental Finalists Thunder Bay Family Dentistry WM Keskimaki, DDS
Hearing Aids Winner Northern Hearing Services Finalists Alpena VA Clinic Great Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, Alpena
Dentist Winner William Keskimaki || WM Keskimaki, DDS Finalists Dr. Joshua Secrest || Alpena Family Dentistry Jack Behl || Thunder Bay Family Dentistry
In Home Senior Care Winner Hospice Of Michigan Finalists Hospice Of Sunrise Side, Alpena MyMichigan
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Medical Clinic Winner MyMichigan – Family Clinic Finalists Alcona Health Center (including Wildcat Clinic) Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.
Nutritional Consultant/ Sales Winner LeFave Pharmacy And Compounding Finalists Dr. Olree Kadrich Family Chiropractic
Optometrist / Mental Health Provider Ophthalmologist (practice) Winner Winner Dr. Desiree Miller || Thunder Alcona Health Center Bay Eye Care Finalists Finalists Catholic Human Services Dr. Anthony Luongo || Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Thunder Bay Eye Care Dr. Robert Currier || Authority Northern Eye
Thank you to all who voted for these area businesses in this year’s Sunrise Side’s Best! Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - Sunrise Side’s Best - 19
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Pharmacy Winner LeFave Pharmacy And Compounding Finalists Meijer The Drug Store
Skilled Nursing Facility Winner Turning Brook Retirement Community Finalists Alpena/Medilodge Besser Senior Living Community
Physical Therapist Winner HOME SERVICES Wynne Tezak || Willow Tree Physical Therapy Appliances - New Finalists Winner Ruth Hart || MyMichigan Young’s Appliance Medical Center Alpena Finalists Physician/Primary Care Cole’s Appliance Provider Home Depot Winners Cari Stenz || MyMichigan Appliances Medical Center Alpena Service & Repair Sarah Hainstock || Alcona Winner Health Center Young’s Appliance Finalists Finalists Dr. Christy Werth || Cole’s Appliance & Home MyMichigan Family Medicine Furnishings Monica Dziesinski || Alpena JR’s Appliance Repair High Health Center
www.abchomesalpena.com • 5900 U.S. 23 North Mark & Teena 989-356-2621 20 - Sunrise Side’s Best - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Carpet Cleaning Winner Boilore’s Carpet Cleaning Finalists ServiceMaster Clean & Restore ServPro Of Alpena Carpet Flooring Winner Stanson Floor Covering & Furniture Finalists Home Depot Young’s Appliance
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Thanks For Voting Us Sunrise Side’s Best Modular Homes!
#1 From 2018 to 2025!
Builders/Roofers Winner Double M Builders, Inc Finalists John’s Home Maintenance Murphy Builders
Sunrise t Sides Bes ! Nail Care
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Cleaning Service Winner Your Girl Friday Finalists On The Spot Services Alpena LLC ServiceMaster Home & Office Disposal Service Winner Discount Disposal Finalists Bin Bros Disposal GFL Alpena Hauling
Drywall Contractor Winner Alpena Drywall Finalists Thunder Bay Drywall Co Up North Paint & Drywall
Electrician Winner Omega Electric & Sign Company, Inc Finalists John’s Electric Thunder Bay Electric
Electronics (Home Entertainment) Repair Winner Young’s Appliance Finalists Cole’s Appliance & Home Furnishings Wolf Pack Technology Excavating Winner Bedrock Contracting & Excavating Finalists Losinski Excavating Maple Ridge Products
Thank You For Voting Me #1 In Tile Work!
Steve’s Custom Tile 989-355-5791 Steve Boyk Owner Alpena Michigan
Handyman Service Winner Krawdad’s Handy Man Service Finalists Alpena Handyman Services LLC. Tim Mullaney Multi Home Services
Landscaping Winner Northern Landscape & Design LLC Finalists Hopp 2 It Lawn Care, LLC Netta’s
Lawn Care Winner Heating & Air Conditioning Dependable Lawn Care Winner Finalists Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating A Cut Above Landscaping Finalists Hopp 2 It Lawn Care, LLC Root’s Heating & Cooling Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating Lumber/Building Supply Winner Kitchen & Bath Cabinets Fitzpatrick’s Hardware Winner Finalists Classic Kitchen & Bath Home Depot Finalists Ossineke Hardware / Ace Home Depot McDonald Cabinetry Paint & Wallpaper Supplier Winner Sherwin Williams Finalists Fitzpatrick Home Depot
Thank You to ev ery one for v oting Ji mmie G arant’ s
S unrise S id es #1 Party S tore 2025
1226 W . C HI S HO L M
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Painters Winner Denny’s Painting Finalists Apex Painting Mi Painter, LLC Taya Kensa
Senior Apartments Winner Turning Brook Retirement Living Community Finalists Besser Senior Living Community Samaritas Affordable Living Of Alpena
Plumber Winner Lakeshore Plumbing & Heating Finalists Septic Tank Cleaning G&K Plumbing And Heating Winner Weinkauf Plumbing & Hall’s Serve-All Finalists Heating Alcona Septic Service, LLC. Alpena Septic Service Pools & Spas Winner Snow Plowing/Removal A & J Pools & Spas Winner Finalists Goodrich Al’s Pools & Spas Finalists Walmart Supercenter Bedrock Contracting & Excavating Dependable Lawn Care & Property Services
Thank You For Voting Us Northeast Michigan’s
#1 HAIR SALON! #1 BARBER SHOP! #1 HAIR STYLIST MADISON ANNE! #1 CLOTHING! & FINALIST NAIL SALON!
212 N 2nd Ave., Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 884-3504
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Tile Work Winner Steve’s Custom Tile, Steve Boyk Finalists DiMarzo Ceramic Tile West Design Center, LLC
Tree Service Winner A-1 Tree Service Finalists Fair & Square Lawn Care & Tree Service Thunder Bay Tree Service Water Treatment Winner Culligan DM Water Works Finalists Aqua Pure Technology Pure Water Wells
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Dog-Friendly Business Winner Go Fetch Pet Supply Finalists Fitzpatrick’s Hardware Do It Best Tractor Supply Pet Boarding Winner Canine Care Finalists Huron Veterinary Clinic Muddy Paws Pet Grooming Winner Moonstone Pet Spa Finalists Canine Care Muddy Paws
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Best Best Tree Tree Service Service AGAIN AGAIN in in 2025! 2024! Best of of the the Best
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The season of gratitude is the perfect time to express thanks, and sincere appreciation for our customers, neighbors and our
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Thank You For Voting Us...
#1 Omelette & #1 Bakery
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And Finalist For Dessert! 11585 U.S. 23 SOUTH • OSSINEKE 989-471-5415
Thank You For Voting Us Best Chinese Restaurant
5 Years In A Row!
1237 US Highway 23 North, Alpena • 989-357-8989
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Delivering What We Promise!
Thank You for voting us #1 Bicycles! Sunrise Sides #1 Propane 2025
Propane and Fuels for Residential, Commercial, Cabins & Recreation
Fueling Station
Thank you Northeast Michigan for your vote and confidence, and for allowing us to serve you!
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BEST BURGER AGAIN!!
Dining with an upscale feel. Gourmet steak burgers, chicken, vegetarian, fish, and pork.
628 W. Chisholm • Alpena • (989) 340-1082 Monday CLOSED • Tuesday thru Thursday 4-9pm Friday 4-10pm • Saturday & Sunday CLOSED 26 - Sunrise Side’s Best - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
2025 SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST WINNERS 2025
Pets/Feed Winner Go Fetch Pet Supply Finalists Sunrise Veterinary Services Tractor Supply
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Attorney Winner Dylan Wallace || The Wallace Firm, P.C. Accountant/CPA Office Finalists Winner Joel Bauer || Bauer, Florip & Straley Lamp & Kraenzlein PC Wojda PLC Finalists Matt Wojda || Bauer, Florip Boldrey, Senchuk, Rouleau & Wojda PLC & Williams CPA PC Thunder Bay Accounting Auctioneer
Veterinarian Winner Dr. Kaydee Berg || Sunrise Veterinary Services Finalists Dr Knight || Switzer Veteri- Adult Foster Care Winner nary Clinic Dr. Greenfield || Alpena Vet- Turning Brook Retirement Community erinary Clinic Finalists Besser Senior Living Community Orchard Manor AFC
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Computer New/Repair Winner Wolf Pack Technology Finalists 1010 Technology Solutions Winner McKenzie Auction Service || Matt Miller, Miller Computing Services McKenzie Auction Service Finalists Credit Union Cherished Things Estate Sales || Cherished Things Winner Estate Sales, LLC Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Let’s Talk Auction || LETS TALK AUCTION COMPANY Finalists Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Wolverine State Credit Union
Thank you to all who voted for these area businesses in this year’s Sunrise Side’s Best!
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2025 SUNRISE SIDE’S BEST WINNERS 2025
Customer Service Winner Sunrise Veterinary Services Finalists Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Jimmie Garant’s Party Store
Farm Equipment Winner Sumerix Implements Finalists Don’s Tractor & Equipment Sales Tractor Supply
Employer of the Year Winner Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Finalists Sunrise Veterinary Services Wolverine State Credit Union
Financial Advisor Winner Eric Ferguson || Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Eric M Ferguson, CFP® Finalists Andrew Kowalski || Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Andrew J Kowalski, CFP® Marc Ferguson || Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Marc K Ferguson Funeral Home Winner Bannan Funeral Home Finalists Beck Funeral Home McWilliams Funeral Home
Thank You For Voting Us #1 PET BOARDING!
Boarding | Daycare | Training
(989) 354-2019 “Setting your dog up for success”
Thank you for trusting us with the care of your fur babies!
Boarding • Play Dates Doggie Day Care • Training (All Services By Appointment)
Veterinarian Recommended Secure play areas, supervised socialization, and one-on-one activities! 28 - Sunrise Side’s Best - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Insurance Agency Winner Alpena Agency, Inc. Finalists AssuredPartners (Lappan Agency) Stan Wozniak Insurance Insurance Agent Winner Stacy Roznowski || Alpena Agency, Inc. Finalists Demelza Johnson || Alpena Agency, Inc. Robert Berrigar || Robert Barrigar Agency - Farm Bureau Insurance Of Michigan
Law Firm Winner Bauer, Florip & Wojda PLC Finalists Kane Funk Poch & Van Massenhove PC The Wallace Firm Modular Homes Winner ABC Homes Finalists Brewbaker’s G & G Construction
Mortgage Company Winner Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Finalists HPC Credit Union Wolverine State Credit Union Motel/Hotel Winner Holiday Inn Express Finalists Big Bear Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena Nonprofit Winner Friends Together Finalists Boys & Girls Club Of Alpena Second Chance Animal Shelter
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Photographer Winner Steve Jakubcin Finalists Adrienne Ann Photography M32 Photography
Power Washing Winner Thunder Bay Pressure Washing Finalists Great Lakes Exterior Clean Northern Exterior Wash LLC
Real Estate Office Wedding Venue Winner Winner Real Estate One Of Alpena Hemlock Hills On Mill Pond Finalists The Aplex - Alpena Events Forty Five North Real Estate Complex Co The Depot On Fletcher RE/Max New Horizons Street Salesperson of the Year Winner Veronica Kaiser || Dean Arbour Alpena Finalists Demelza Johnson || Alpena Agency, Inc. Lori Stephan || Real Estate One
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Boats - Sales & Repair Winner The Boat House Marine & Storage Finalists Sand Bay Marina - Grand Lake Viking Marine
Clothing Winner Antiques Shear Envy Salon Winner Finalists St. Vincent De Paul Marshalls Finalists PRATTScape Antiques & Gift Maurice’s
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Dispensary Winner Neighborhood Provisions Finalists Green Pharm Ossineke Parc Cannabis
Feed Store Winner Tractor Supply Finalists Chippewa Farm Supply, LLC Green Acres Feed & Seed
Gift Shop Winner Rusty Petunias Marketplace Finalists The Local Basket Case Woodland Confectionary
Jewelry Store Winner Bolenz Jewelry Finalists Branham’s Traveling Ladders
Downtown Store Winner Rusty Petunias Marketplace Finalists Bob’s Bullpen Cabin Creek Coffee
Florist Winner Lasting Expressions Finalists Flowerland Designs Netta’s Furniture Winner Young’s Appliance & Furniture + Mattress Finalists Alpena Furniture & Flooring Stanson Floor Covering & Furniture
Greenhouse/Nursery Winner Netta’s Finalists Falls Creek Kifpmiller’s Produce & Meat
Office Supplies Winner Miller Office Machines – Alpena Finalists Meijer Walmart Supercenter
Electronics (Home Entertainment) New Winner Young’s Appliance Finalists Meijer Walmart Supercenter
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Hardware Store Winner Fitzpatrick’s Hardware Finalists Alpena Ace Hardware Home Depot
Party Store Winner Jimmie Garant’s Party Store Finalists Francis Service- Sunoco Norway Party Store Port O’Call Party Store Shoes Winner The Shoe Dept. Finalists Marshalls Meijer Smoke Shop Winner Holy Smokes Tobacco & Cigar Shoppe Finalists Wild Bill’s Tobacco
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