(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.
Local Child's Lemonade Stand Raises Funds for Great Cause
The Southeastern Indiana Shriners Club is putting a spotlight on this young man's hard work.
North Vernon Man Suffers Fatal Injuries in Golf Cart Accident
The incident took place September 26
GoFundMe Launched to Cover End-of-Life Expenses for Hamilton Man
Todd Payne was found deceased after being reported missing from the Brookville area.
Local ISP Trooper Named ‘Traffic Safety All-Star’
Nearly 100 members of Indiana’s public safety community were honored last Friday
Decatur County Sheriff's Department Seeking Hit & Run Info
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle last Saturday in Greensburg.
Indiana DOE Releases ILEARN Scores
See how local students in grades 3-8 fared.
St Teresa Blood Drive September 29th from 12:00 till 5:45
at St Teresa Parish Community Center
Join a group playing and learning together. All skill levels welcome!
at Lawrenceburg LibraryThe Southeastern Indiana Shriners Club is putting a spotlight on this young man's hard work.
The incident took place September 26
Todd Payne was found deceased after being reported missing from the Brookville area.
The GMS team has a lot to celebrate from this season
Conference champions were crowned in soccer on Monday night
See sectional pairings for local schools
