(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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Come to the library to enjoy story time with Ms. Karen!
at North Dearborn Branch LibraryAs a result of these investigations four individuals have been charged with child solicitation and promoting human trafficking.
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The school board also approved the sale of Manchester Elementary School on Tuesday night.
The Bulldogs placed four on the All-County Team
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There was lots of high school sports action of the holiday weekend.
