🌱 How will David Seppala shape Greenville’s City Council after his appointment?
What's up Greenville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will David Seppala shape Greenville’s City Council after his appointment?
- Will Greenville’s Olivia Fancett win Athlete of the Week honors?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 43, low: 21.
- Friday: A.M. flurries; windy, colder, with a high of 24 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• JUST IN: David Seppala appointed to Greenville City Council Free Access (thedailynews.cc) — Greenville’s City Council has unanimously appointed longtime community volunteer and Isabella Bank regional president David Seppala to fill a vacant council seat, effective through the November 2026 election. Seppala’s deep ties include service with the Greenville Area Chamber, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, and several local nonprofits, giving him a broad perspective on city and county needs. 
• Athlete of the Week nominees for Dec. 16, 2025 (thedailynews.cc) — One of this week’s Athlete of the Week nominees is Greenville junior guard Olivia Fancett, who powered the Yellow Jackets with 16 points against Belding and 10 against Northview. She’s up against standout performers from Central Montcalm, Tri County, Belding, Carson City-Crystal and more, and readers are invited to vote online for their top pick.
📸 Around Greenville
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★ Featured events ★
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Michael McIntosh Solo
Hop Hog Backyard Brewpub, 1310 W Washington St, Greenville
6:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
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Greenville High School Basketball Boys Freshman Away Cedar Springs
Greenville High School Greenville, MI 48838
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Greenville High School Basketball Boys Junior Varsity Away Cedar Springs
Greenville High School Greenville, MI 48838
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Greenville High School Basketball Girls Junior Varsity Home Cedar Springs
Greenville Public Schools , 111 N. Hillcrest St. , Greenville
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Greenville High School Basketball Girls Varsity Home Cedar Springs (Kids Clinic Dance)
Greenville Public Schools , 111 N. Hillcrest St. , Greenville
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EFG Presents Hark Up
Greenville Public Schools Greenville, MI 48838
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Greenville High School Basketball Boys Varsity Away Cedar Springs
Greenville High School Greenville, MI 48838
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Greenville High School Cheerleading Girls Varsity Home Falcon Invitational #1
Greenville High School Greenville, MI 48838
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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VFRP Book Club - Holiday Book Exchange
Flat River Community Library , 200 W Judd St , Greenville
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Indoor Track
Belding Area Schools , 850 Hall Street , Belding
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Youth Basketball
Belding Area Schools , 450 Orchard St , Belding
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Grateful Hearts Community Dinner
Belding Area Schools , 850 Hall Street , Belding
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone have a suggestion on getting a well pump replaced in Greenville?
I’ve heard pricing is all over the place depending on who you call. I don’t need it to drilled, the submersible pump stopped working. Apparently it… (Nextdoor Greenville) - US-131 Southbound is closed between Leonard St and I-96 in Kent due to a major accident involving multiple vehicles.
7:06AM on Dec 16: The left lanes of southbound US-131 after Leonard St (Exit #87) are blocked due to a crash, causing stopped traffic back to I-96. (Nextdoor )
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Greenville. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Springs
- Cedar Springs woman spreads cheer with impressive year-round Christmas village (wzzm13.com)
- Peer tutors pay forward their academic success (schoolnewsnetwork.org)
Rockford
- First look at MLive's 2026 Miss Basketball watch list (mlive.com)
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