Stories from Saturday, June 21, 2008

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a second recovery center serving Putnam County residents with flood damage. The center will open at noon today and will remain open through Wednesday. Located at the Spencer Elementary School, 151 Hillside, it will be open today from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday through Wednesday from 9 a.m to 7 p.m...

A seminar on Indiana drainage law titled "Drainage 101" will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Indiana Farm Bureau building in downtown Indianapolis. Attendees will be provided information on Indiana laws and regulations for drainage of land. Farmers, public officials, agency personnel, attorneys and members of the general public are welcome to sign up for the event...

In 1974, the state of Indiana designated the West Central Indiana Economic Development District as the Area 7 Agency on Aging. Until 1994, the agency had a Senior Nutrition Program site hosted by the Putnam Senior Center in Cloverdale by the American Legion...

Since its inception in 1995, the Greencastle High School Alumni Association has awarded 67 scholarships to GHS students and organized yearly fundraisers and banquets for graduates. Administered by the Putnam County Foundation, the GHS Alumni Association was originally founded as a scholarship fund. Through donations from alumni and friends and contributions from the Putnam County Foundation and the Lilly Endowment the association has accumulated approximately $220,000 since its first year...

As today brings the first official date of summer, many Putnam County residents will be searching for fun outdoor activities to do with their families. With swimming, fishing and camping available, Lieber State Recreation Area in Cloverdale could serve as a place for families to create summer memories...

The following people were recently booked into the Putnam County Jail following arrests made by law enforcement officials working in Putnam County:...

Stacey K. Schroer and Jason E. Baugh, together with their parents, announce their engagement and marriage June 28, 2008 at Cloverdale United Methodist Church. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bob and Felice Speedy. She graduated from Cloverdale High School and received a degree in English education from University of Indianapolis, and masters in education and administration degrees from Indian Wesleyan University. She is employed as assistant principal at Cloverdale High School...

Betty and Orville R. Nodley will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday with their family. Orville 'Roger' and the former Betty Vanlandingham were married on June 27, 1948 in Greencastle. Roger is a retired carpenter. Betty is retired from DePauw University...

Xplosion 14 and under girls' fastpitch softball team won the USSSA State Championship "A" division, held in Brownsburg, June 14-15. They will also be competing in the upcoming ASA State Games, ASA Regionals, NSA State and have won a berth to the NSA Nationals to be held in Columbus, Ohio. Xplosion's 2008 season record is 65-18...

James G. "Gar" Petrey, 81, of Greencastle died Friday June 20, 2008. Mr. Petrey was born July 14, 1926 in Bobtown, Ky. to Oscar and Martha Blanton Petrey. He attended Greencastle Schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart...

Local farmers are being given a few options as far as damaged crops are concerned. Following the floods, many fields were left in ruin. Some can be replanted, some will have reduced yield and some are just destroyed. However, relief programs are becoming available...