Anne Vruggink / Citizen Journalist

Anne Vruggink

Anne Vruggink is a Grand Valley State University graduate and former employee of Holland Sentinel and Grand Rapids Press/MLIVE Media Group. She quickly realized the impact the media plays on our local community and wanted to be a part of something greater and more independent from the main stream media. As a West Michigan native her whole life, her heart beats for this community and the people who live here.

New Holland’s Legendary Pinwheels Now Have Their Own Kitchen

If you’re a fan of New Holland’s pepperoni pinwheels, this is your lucky day. The owners of the brewery you have grown to love have now opened a restaurant serving their famous pinwheels—along with a menu exclusive to their newly opened kitchen.

August 27, 2025

The Found Cottage Mercantile Market—Experience and Shop 150+ US Vendors

Crisp morning air brings a hankering for fall events and shopping to West Michigan. This coming Labor Day weekend, The Mercantile Market vendors are sure to gild the walkways of the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.

August 14, 2025

Last Chance for Fresh Blueberries This Season!

Blueberry season is still in full bloom for a couple of weeks in West Michigan, and local farmers are encouraging the community to support American made. This blueberry farm has so much to offer and will not disappoint on fulfilling your limitless blueberry needs.

GVSU Students Get Involved in Planning Allendale’s Potential Future Downtown

Allendale Township has begun conversation about a potential future downtown development—with community input and involvement in planning being among the next steps. This pass-through community may become a town where people want to spend more time.

The Same Great Place, Now Ace

Maneuvering a name change. One local hardware store promises to continue a father's legacy, all while offering its community the same great service they've grown to love.

Out with the Old, in with the Luxe

Bombshell Salon & Spa celebrates 11 years in business with a major glow up. From 2,000–5,000 square feet, size is just the beginning of what this salon now has to offer. You will just have to see it to believe it.

KeyPiece Furniture—The Key to Your Newly Improved Home

Jesus, coffee and furniture is the life motto for Chandler and Allison Stevens, the new owners of KeyPiece Furniture located at 916 Chicago Drive in Jenison.

Bling Bling and Bat Flips

That first 50-degree day hits differently for sports parents.

The Most Famous Bald Eagles of Ottawa County

If you ask residents in Ottawa County what their favorite park is, you will most likely get a majority singing praises about the Grand Ravines Park in Georgetown Township. But not for any reason you would expect.

When do you think about fire insurance? After a fire. COVID's positive effect on gun sales and CPL licenses.

I've always been more of a DOGE girl than a cat person.

We the people have been thirsty for change over the ages, eager for a system shift with each changing of the guard.

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