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Stress is part of life. A little stress can motivate us, but when stress becomes chronic, it sets off a cascade of hormonal changes that affect every system in the body. Two key players in this story are cortisol—the body’s main stress hormone—and insulin, the hormone that helps regulate blood
Cork & Pork Festival Distribution of Funds 2025The Cork & Pork Festival committee recently met to review all applications received. This year, requeststotaled $50,700.00, but available funds amounted to $40,000.00. This means some applicants may not have received the full amount they requested this year, or the amount received last
JASPER COUNTY BOARD AGENDACOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOISThursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 P.M.County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448Jasper County Website: www.jaspercountyillinois.govPhone/Zoom Meeting ID: 821 348 1060 Passcode: 447765 Phone: 312-626-6799 Jasper County Board MembersJason Warfel (Chairman) – Ron Heltsley (Vice-Chairman) Austin Francis – Michael
Eagles Sweep Team Titles at Sam Parr Cross Country Meet The Newton Eagles cross country program put on a commanding display at Sam Parr, where both the boys’ and girls’ teams captured first place in dominant fashion. With front-runners setting the pace and depth across the lineup, Newton proved they
Newton Marching Eagles Shine at Sage City Invitational Photos by Jessica Hall and Marcia Street The Newton Marching Eagles kicked off their competition season with an impressive showing at the Sage City Invitational Monticello Marching Band Festival, performing their 2025 field show, Pipe Dreams. Competing against 16 schools across five
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’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
For Immediate ReleaseOrell Farley FoundationMelisa Griffith 618-783-2321 The Orell Farley Foundation Grantees NamedRecipients accept awards from the recently created foundation Newton (Sept. 02, 2025) –On September 02, 2025, The Orell Farley Foundation awarded grants to eleven organizations from Jasper County, Illinois. During the awards presentation, held at The Peoples State
*Editors Note: The Flowers on the Square received the yard of the month NOT the courthouse lawn. Jasper County Board MinutesCOUNTY OF JASPER NEWTON, ILLINOIS County Office Building 204 W Washington St, Newton, IL 62448 August 21, 2025 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Laboratory Evaluations for Blood Sugar Issues: Beyond Fasting Glucose Blood sugar regulation is one of the most important markers of long-term health. Problems with glucose control don’t just lead to diabetes—they also affect heart health, brain function, energy levels, and even aging. The good news is that modern laboratory testing