(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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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 Center
New Adult Book Club is perfect if you are 18-35 and looking to read and discuss popular titles with others within your age range
at North Dearborn Branch Library
Get crafty and give a plain lantern a spooky makeover! Teens will use decoupage techniques to decorate paper lanterns with fun Halloween-themed silhouettes
at Lawrenceburg LibraryThe incident took place Saturday night near Guilford.
Several felony charges have been filed.
Two hunters located the body on Saturday
Several boys and girls teams and individuals are advancing to regionals.
See who is moving on in the IHSAA State Tournament
The Lady Pacers will face a Top 5 opponent at Semi-State
