(Versailles, Ind.) - The Indiana Special Olympics Polar Plunge at the Versailles State Park raised a lot of money.
Plungers splashed into the ice-cold water at the park on Saturday, all to raise money for special olympians in Indiana.
The preliminary event fundraising total was $47,600, well over the 2011 total of $38,273, according to event organizer Greg Townsend.
Participation was also up this year as nearly 190 people took the plunge. Another 60 ran in the Polar Climb 5K.
Dearborn Co. Chamber to Host Lunch & Learn April 30
Join the Chamber for a Conversation on Succession & Exit Planning
South Dearborn Schools to Remain Closed Through Thursday
Attempted Murder Jury Trial Underway in Franklin County
Jury selection took place on Monday.
Community, Junior College Scholarship Applications Available
The non-competitive scholarship is open to all Ohio Co. residents who will be attending a two-year college or trade school
Area Farms Receives Funding to Improve Local, Regional Food Systems
Projects are being funded through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI).
Flood Clean Up Event Scheduled in Aurora
The Ohio River is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
St Teresa KofC Fish Fries in Bright IN
at St Teresa Parish Community Center
Join the Chamber for a Conversation on Succession & Exit Planning
Jury selection took place on Monday.
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Tobie Teke is putting together an incredible senior campaign on the baseball diamond.
