(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.
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Join us for a Free, all-ages program where you'll create a biodegradable paper pot and plant wildflower seeds of your own.
at Ferry Boat Landing
Come to the library and listen to some stories, sing songs, and do a fun craft!
at North Dearborn Branch Library
Aurora Sons of the Legion Chicken Fry Dinner
at American Legion Post 231All evening events have been cancelled.
The investigation began in June 2025 following a burglary at George’s Pharmacy in Bright, Indiana.
The funding will be used to purchase and install window and door identifiers.
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One local softball star tossed a no-hitter on Tuesday night.
Thomas More went 22-28 this season.
