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Newton Celebrates with Bands at the Jasper County Fall Festival Parade Newton, IL — The air was filled with marching drums, bright uniforms, and community pride as the Jasper County Fall Festival parade marched through Newton on Saturday, September 13. The parade, which began at 10:00 a.m., featured local high
Newton shows fight on defense, but turnovers and stalled drives prove costly in road loss CASEY — Under the Friday night lights, the Newton Eagles showed grit and flashes of potential but ultimately fell to Casey-Westfield, 28–7, in a game that saw both big defensive plays and hard-earned offensive drives.
IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2025Contact: Embarras River Basin AgencyContact information: 217-923-3113Embarras River Basin Agency Announces the Start of the EnergyAssistance ProgramThe Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for incomequalified households beginning October 1, 2025Jasper County, IL- The Embarras River Basin Agency, as administrator of the EnergyAssistance Program in
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
Newton’s gym was buzzing Thursday night as the Eagles welcomed Edwards County, and the evening brought a mix of drama, resilience, and hard lessons across all three levels of play. The freshmen kicked things off with a roller-coaster of a match. After a slow start and a 23-25 first-set loss,
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