(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.
Evening, Overnight Lane Closures on Brent Spence Bridge on Monday
Preparations continue for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
Two Arrested After Dual High-Speed Pursuits of Stolen Vehicles on I-74
Both suspects hail from Dayton, Ohio.
Bill Co-Authored, Sponsored by Patterson Ceremonially Signed by Gov. Braun
The bills improve health care access, and support first responders.
All-way Stop Coming to U.S. 52 in New Trenton
Installation of the all-way stop is expected to take up to one day.
Ohio River Way Embarks on Biggest Challenge Yet: 23 Days, 488.5 Miles
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New Endowment Fund Established to Strengthen Education in Ripley Co.
The RCCF has launched the Batesville Catholic Educators Fund.
Join the St. Charles Church Ladies for their murder mystery dinner & play Friday April 17th and Sunday April 19th. It all takes place at the St. Charles Church ...
at St. Charles Catholic Church & Hall
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at Hamline Chapel United Methodist ChurchPreparations continue for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
Both suspects hail from Dayton, Ohio.
The bills improve health care access, and support first responders.
Lots of high school sports action over the weekend.
Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com
Parade, picnic and ballpark party.
