New Salem NewsLocal news for New Salem, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Iftner Joseph- October 5, 2007 Joseph "Joe" Irick Iftner, 87, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, in Illini Community Hospital. via Pike Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/new-salem-il/2007/10/iftner-joseph?fromrss=1 Griggsville Fatal Fire- October 4, 2007 "It was apparent after the deceased was discovered that preliminary speaking that he was overcome by smoke and most likely passed away from smoke inhalation and afixiation...it seems he was disoriented and unable to find a true passage out" Fames engulfed theural home near Griggsville shortly after 2am. Fire departments from Griggsville, Baylis, and North Pike responded to the scene. via KHQA-TV Quincyhttp://www.topix.net/city/new-salem-il/2007/10/griggsville-fatal-fire?fromrss=1 |