(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.
Cross Plains Outdoor Warning Sirens Currently Not Functional
Repairs are in progress, but the system is not expected to be operational for the next weather event.
Short-term Closure Planned on State Road 56 in Ohio County
This closure was previously scheduled to take place in mid-January.
INDOT Awards $179.8 Million to Local Communities for Infrastructure Improvements
Dearborn and Jennings counties received funding for upcoming projects.
Road Striping Project Coming to Hidden Valley This Spring
The project is part of an ongoing effort to enhance traffic safety.
Dry Fork Road Bridge Rehab Set to Begin
Preliminary work getting started this week.
Jason Wyatt Announces Candidacy for Dearborn Co. Sheriff
He will run as a Republican for the May primary.
St Teresa Renowned Lenten Fish Fries will run from February 20th through March 27th From 4:30-7:30
at St Teresa Parish Community Center
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
We are holding our school's open house on 2/22/26. Come tour our school and visit with our teachers. We would love to meet you.
at St. John Lutheran SchoolRepairs are in progress, but the system is not expected to be operational for the next weather event.
This closure was previously scheduled to take place in mid-January.
Dearborn and Jennings counties received funding for upcoming projects.
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Norman passed Ryan Hixson on Tuesday night.
Erin Burgess competed in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.
