(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.
State Sen. Leising Welcomes Students to the Statehouse
Eleven area students served as Senate Pages this legislative session.
Ripley Co. Experiencing Flooded Roadways
Click to see which areas to avoid.
Batesville Woman Sentenced for Theft from Local Orthodontist
Sentencing was handed down on Wednesday in Ripley County.
Clocks Spring Forward This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time goes in effect on Sunday.
Fire Breaks Out at Former Woodlands Reception Hall
Several local agencies responded to the fire on Wednesday.
Flood Warning Issued in Franklin County
Several roads are closed due to flooding.
The first Thursday of every month is Teen Time at the Aurora Library!
at Aurora Public Library
Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.
at St. Martin Hall
Eleven area students served as Senate Pages this legislative session.
Click to see which areas to avoid.
Sentencing was handed down on Wednesday in Ripley County.
Nineteen players from the area earned recognition.
Conference champs South Ripley led the way with four selections.
The IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament continued on Wednesday.
