Stories from Sunday, July 20, 2014

The Game Warehouse is now officially open. The new store, owned by Adam Becker, inclues a variety of board games, puzzles and card games for all ages. Becker opened his store at 8 W. Washington St. with the hope of creating families who don't sit in front of the TV or computer. ...

PUTNAMVILLE -- A display of support for correctional staff was recently witnessed by the Putnamville Correctional Facility (PCF). The CPAFI (Correctional Professionals Assistance Fund of Indiana) has again helped one of the employees at PCF with monetary assistance...

A reunion for the descendants of George Washington Flint will be held on Saturday, July 26, beginning at noon at Greencastle First Baptist Church on Judson Drive. If a response has not already been given, persons are asked to contact Bob Flint at rsflint2@hotmail.com or Diane Flint at 653-3688 by Tuesday, July 22...

The Putnam County Fair was full of excitement Sunday afternoon with such events as the dairy show, bicycle rodeo and more. Hundreds came out to observe the events as 4-H'ers continue to gear up for the week ahead. Katie and Shelby Hacker spent part of Sunday afternoon tending to their sheep, which received a quick trim on what is expected to be one of the cooler days at the fair...

Monday, July 21 5 p.m. -- 4-H Horse and Pony Show, Outside Arena. 5-10 p.m. -- Producers Building open, Sheep Exhibitors. 5:30 p.m. -- Jessop Amusements open. 5:30 p.m. -- 4-H Knowledge Contest, York Automotive Exhibit Hall West. 7 p.m. -- Swine Show Grand Drive, Farm Bureau Indoor Arena...

With juvenile detention funds about to run out, the Putnam County Council is looking into funding solutions for the rest of the year. Juvenile detention officer Renee Marsteller reported to the council at its Tuesday, July 15 meeting that the $45,000 budgeted for detention is down to $4,183 as of June 30...

Suffice it to say, the 2014 Putnam County Fair is now in full swing. It's easy to tell not only because of the traffic but because the Legionburger stand is busy, and has been since after the parade Friday night. And special shows continue almost hourly...

Hundreds of Putnam County residents showed up to have a good time and welcome back country artist Clayton Anderson on Saturday evening at the Putnam County Fair. Anderson, a former 4-H'er himself, is currently touring the country in support of his latest album "Right Where I Belong," which has been making waves on the country charts even reaching No. 3 on the iTunes charts and getting into the top 50 on the Billboard country chart...

Members of the Allspices Extension Club have decorated the Community Building stage in accordance with the theme for this year's Putnam County Fair Family Fun Day, "Welcome to the Family Porch." On Tuesday, July 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m., members of The Fret Set band will be on hand to share their own porch-style music...

"I'd go to war with these guys." While that statement seems to emerge as a cliché for every successful sports team, close-knit work unit or just a tight bunch of old friends, Greencastle resident Del Brewer and his Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th U.S. Marine Corps Regiment buddies embody it...

PUTNAMVILLE -- The chase for national championships was the story at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night. The second night of racing brought another wave of the top national drivers to the Putnamville oval just two nights after the USAC National Sprint cars rolled into LPS in front of a record crowd of better than 3,000 avid racing fans. ...

Even after graduating, Alec Davis continues to represent Greencastle High School well. He played in the Indiana Boys Championship, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the state. Davis took to the links and finished second overall. "The golf course was in good condition," Davis said. "It's a course I felt really comfortable on. It suited my eye. I tend to play a draw and the course was suited for draw play."...

A new Master Gardener class will be starting on Aug. 20. Everyone interested in becoming a Master Gardener may contact me soon so I can set aside a place for you in the class. The class has limited space. Purpose of the Purdue Master Gardener Program is to teach people more about growing plants and to more effectively extend information related to plants. ...