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The Putnam County Fair began Monday, and have named a new king and queen. The Putnam County Fair kicked this afternoon by combining the Opening Ceremony and the King and Queen Coronation together in the Main Show Arena instead of in front of the Grandstands. The President of the Putnam County Agricultural Society, Nathan Meyer gave the opening remarks. The king and queen who are both recent graduates of Ottawa-Glandorf High School explained what it felt like to win and their thoughts as they were unsure if the fair would go on.