(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 County EMA Releases Weather Event Details
Crews are working to make sure everyone is accounted for, to restore electric and clear roadways.
Report of Tornado on the Ground in West Harrison
The report came from Dearborn County Dispatch.
Milan Agriculture Program Receives Grant for Growing from National FFA Organization
The funding will support the purchase of new equipment to be incorporated into agriculture classes throughout the school year
Multi-Vehicle Accident Reported on U.S. 50 in Aurora
The collision took place near Sycamore Estates Drive
Indiana Literacy Rates Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year
Local school corporation's reported strong pass rates
Two Vehicle Accident with Injuries Reported on State Road 350
The collision took place near South Dearborn High School
Come to the library and enjoy story time with Ms. Olivia!
at Lawrenceburg Library
Our Dolly Parton stand-up is making her rounds to participating local businesses all summer long! Send in your selfie with Dolly for a chance to win!
Step back in time and explore the lives of the Revolutionary War veterans who made their final home in Dearborn County
at Lawrenceburg LibraryCrews are working to make sure everyone is accounted for, to restore electric and clear roadways.
The report came from Dearborn County Dispatch.
The funding will support the purchase of new equipment to be incorporated into agriculture classes throughout the school year
IHSAA Girls Golf State Preview took place on Monday in Carmel
Week 1 begins August 21
After five races, the 2026 Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit has come to an end
