(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.
George Street Bridge Closure
The closure is for the installation of lighting on the bridge.
UPDATE: Significant Flooding Expected Along Whitewater River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising that the Whitewater River is expected to reach approximately 23 feet around 2:00 AM Thursday morning.
Tri Kappa Pi Chapter Celebrates 812 Day with Gift to Dearborn County Imagination Library
Locally, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Dearborn County currently provides books to over 1,400 young children
Dearborn Co. Water Rescue Encourages Calls to Dispatch After "Double False Alarm"
A call was made on Tuesday afternoon regarding a tugboat in distress on the Ohio River.
Hufflepuff Defeats Slytherin for Quidditch Cup at Genesis' Hogwarts Camp
Genesis has concluded their summer camp series
Road Closures, Flash Flood Warning Announced in Franklin County
Flooding and downed tree and power lines are the cause
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons?
at Aurora Public Library
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!
Show off your creativity by designing a one-of-a-kind zippered canvas book sleeve!
at Lawrenceburg LibraryThe closure is for the installation of lighting on the bridge.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising that the Whitewater River is expected to reach approximately 23 feet around 2:00 AM Thursday morning.
Locally, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Dearborn County currently provides books to over 1,400 young children
A familiar face takes over the program
IHSAA Girls Golf State Preview took place on Monday in Carmel
Week 1 begins August 21
