(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.
DCF Accepting Applications for Three Different Scholarships
The deadline to apply for all three is October 1.
UPDATE: State Road 48 Reopens After Repairs Made to Downed Wires
The incident caused SR 48 to close at Kaiser Drive
Shady Nook Care Center's Bike Night Returns Next Week
The event is designed to provide entertainment for Shady Nook residents
End of an Era: Margaret Mary Health Releases Tribute Video Ahead of Move to New Hospital
The old hospital has served the community for nearly a century
Whiskey City Summer Fest to Feature The Grascals, Darryl Worley
Don't miss out on all the fun on Saturday, August 15
Health and Community Resource Fair Set for August 19 in Vevay
The event is free and open to the public
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!
The Oser-Roth & Friends Fest is running from Noon until Midnight at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds on August 8th.
at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
Walking scavenger hunt for Adults & Kids
The deadline to apply for all three is October 1.
The incident caused SR 48 to close at Kaiser Drive
The event is designed to provide entertainment for Shady Nook residents
The Indians kickoff the season on the road at Rushville (Aug. 21)
Batesville Girls Golf was on the course on Tuesday
A new press box and videoboard were added this summer.
