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Blood Sugar and Inflammation: The Hidden Connection When most people think about blood sugar, they picture diabetes or sugary snacks. But blood sugar balance is much more than that—it’s closely tied to inflammation, the body’s natural defense system. When inflammation becomes chronic, it can quietly damage tissues, accelerate aging, and
Newton Volleyball Falls to Fairfield in Hard-Fought Matches Newton, IL — September 9, 2025 — The Newton Community High School volleyball teams battled hard on Tuesday night against a strong Fairfield squad, but all three squads came up short in their matchups. The freshman team opened the evening, falling 18-25,
Eagles Keep Rolling with Three More Wins, Streak at Six The Newton Eagles boys’ soccer team is finding its stride early this season, putting together an impressive run of victories that has them sitting at 8-1-0 overall and riding a six-game winning streak after a strong week of play. On
2025 JCJH Fall Sports Team Photos Baseball Front Row: Easton Geier, Tommy Jayne, Adam Elliott, Kamden Klier, Tristan Lingafelter, Greyson Schoonover Middle Row: Cash Collins, Jaxton Judson, Alex Keller, Grant Frichtl, Aaden Henkel, Ethan Spencer Back Row: Coach Collin Smith, Owen Jones, Silas Tabrizi, Henry Probst, Dawson Williams, Jacob Guzman,
Newton’s Fall Festival Set for September 13th The Newton Square will come alive on Saturday, September 13, 2025, as the community gathers for the annual Fall Festival—a day packed with entertainment, food, family fun, and local tradition. The day kicks off early with the Grace United Methodist Church Pancake Breakfast
The Newton Community High School volleyball team showed grit and depth over the weekend at the Olney Tournament, fighting through a tough pool before rallying to claim the Bronze bracket championship. The Eagles opened with two close three-set battles, falling to Fairfield (27-25, 23-25, 11-15) and Tolono Unity (25-22, 19-25,
Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62July 1, 1962 – May 18, 2025 Timothy Ray Newlin, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:11 AM – Sunday, May 18, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. A service celebrating Tim’s life will be held at 7:00 PM – Wednesday,
Early on, the Warriors leaned on quarterback Cael Madden, who powered in for two rushing touchdowns and connected on a pair of long scoring passes. His 60-yard burst in the second quarter helped Wesclin build a 28-14 halftime lead. Newton refused to go away. Quarterback Hayden Mulvey led the offense
Newton Cross Country Competes at EIU Invitational, Girls Finish Top 5 Photos by Marcia Street Charleston, IL — The Newton Eagles cross country teams competed this past weekend at the Eastern Illinois University Invitational, racing against over 20 teams from across Illinois in a highly competitive field. The Newton girls’
Newton Battles in Tight Match with Robinson The Newton Eagles girls’ tennis team came up just short in a hard-fought match against Robinson on Friday, falling 5-4 in a contest that came down to the final doubles courts. Newton held their own in singles play, with standout performances across the