(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.
Clocks 'Fall Back' This Weekend
Clocks should be set back one-hour overnight Saturday into Sunday
Halloween Events, Trick-or-Treat Times in Eagle Country
It is that time of the year to put on your favorite costume and chow down on candy!
Indiana State Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips
Motorists are reminded to slow down and look for trick-or-treaters.
Update: Fully Involved Truck Fire Reported in Dearborn County
The blaze broke around 11:45 a.m.
Longtime Dearborn Co. Deputy Passes Away
Robert Lee "Bob" Waldon was a military veteran and a community servant.
Councilman Dylan Liddle Applauds $325K Grant Award for Lawrenceburg Road Improvements
The state recently awarded nearly $110 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program
In October, stroll down to Todd-Creech Park in Lawrenceburg to read the new StoryWalk story!
at Todd Creech Memorial Park
Reserve your Imagination Library Wall Calendar to Help Dolly's Legacy of Literacy Live On!
Bring a costume, take a costume. Community members are invited to shop sustainably and creatively by swapping gently used Halloween costumes.
at Dearborn County Recycling CenterClocks should be set back one-hour overnight Saturday into Sunday
It is that time of the year to put on your favorite costume and chow down on candy!
Motorists are reminded to slow down and look for trick-or-treaters.
The Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games.
Nominations are for the 2027 Hall of Fame class.
The Twisters will have to topple a team that has not lost a match over the past two seasons.
