(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.
Franklin Co. Residents Encouraged to Report Flooding Damage
Contact Indiana 211 to report flooding damage from March 5.
Lawrenceburg High School Announces New Tradition for Graduates
Senior banners are available for purchase.
New Indiana Law: Penny-rounding for Retailers
Rounding is for cash transactions only after the federal phaseout of the penny.
Jennings Co. Bridge Washes Away
Multiple roadways in the county have experienced flooding.
Local Schools Compete at 15th Annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest
The event was held February 28 at Jac-Cen-Del High School.
State Sen. Leising Welcomes Students to the Statehouse
Eleven area students served as Senate Pages this legislative session.
Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.
at St. Martin Hall
St Teresa Renowned Lenten Fish Fries will run from February 20th through March 27th From 4:30-7:30
at St Teresa Parish Community CenterContact Indiana 211 to report flooding damage from March 5.
Senior banners are available for purchase.
Rounding is for cash transactions only after the federal phaseout of the penny.
The classifications will be used for state tournaments the next two school years.
ORVC Report for Feb. 23-28.
Nineteen players from the area earned recognition.
