Community News Brief

09/01/2026

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Organization assures that every child has a bed.

The Community News Brief is a locally owned newspaper that is published 3x/week consisting of local news, featues, obituaries, events and more in and around Macomb and McDonough County

09/01/2026

A Memorial for Ami
A group of local concerned citizens as well as our community social service professionals will be holding a Memorial Service for Ami Liyoashel Benisreal, who passed away August 20, 2026.The service will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Citizen's Plaza Park, located directly across from the Macomb Post Office at the intersection of Randolph and Washington Streets, in Macomb. The service will commence at 12 noon, with words from Pastor Kelly Ingersoll. Members of the greater community will be offered an opportunity to share words and reflection, as well.

08/31/2026

Data Centers in McDonough County - Yes or No? Vote now!

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08/31/2026

Attention readers and former Fleetwood Trailer Factory employees ... The Community News Brief is looking for a few former employees who worked for Fleetwood Trailer Factory for a future story on the history.

08/31/2026

Update: We have interviews lined up for Webster and McGraw story. Thanks to those who reached out!

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Attention readers ... The Community News Brief is looking for a few former employees who worked for Webster Manufacturing (later Zeta) and McGraw Edison (later Cooper Power Systems) for a few stories we're working on re: the history of Macomb-area factories. Please email your name and contact info (cell phone) to [email protected] ASAP. Thank you!

08/30/2026

LOCAL ARTIST BRINGS BOOKS ALIVE WITH MURAL
https://www.communitynewsmarket.com/article/6043,local-artist-tabbed-for-special-plymouth-library-mural

08/30/2026

The American Baseball Dream - Paul Reuschel

The Community News Brief is a locally owned newspaper that is published 3x/week consisting of local news, featues, obituaries, events and more in and around Macomb and McDonough County

08/30/2026

https://www.communitynewsmarket.com/article/6010,camp-ellis-impact-on-employment-in-mcdonough-county?fbclid=IwY2xjawUBnVNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ZYHF3gHFNG8-b8YigumH6kieFYmaAZ4XVn7Sqsrq1WGt54pqJ2P0dqYcnKQ_aem_IqqxKLKc6jJOh0_yucG1hA

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

GUILTY on ALL CHARGES-
Man who shot 2 officers followed by a nearly 20 hour stand off.

The Community News Brief is a locally owned newspaper that is published 3x/week consisting of local news, featues, obituaries, events and more in and around Macomb and McDonough County