(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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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!
Children and caregivers can drop in from 11 a.m. to noon to explore, learn, and connect through play
at Lawrenceburg LibraryThe issue arose following severe storms and flooding last month.
The deadline to apply for FEMA’s individual assistance is Oct. 25, 2026.
Kenneth Thomas passed away on Monday, one day before his 86th birthday.
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Langferman had a big game in a narrow loss to Batesville
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