(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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Versailles is one of two Indiana towns to earn the designation.
Road Closures Impacting Access to Brookville Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have provided helpful tips to access recreation areas around the lake.
State Road 101 Closed Near Brookville
Slide correction project.
Closure Planned on State Road 156 in Switzerland County
The project is scheduled to run into mid-July.
Local Fire Chiefs Complete Indiana Fire Chiefs Academy
This class is state mandated for all career fire departments and encouraged for volunteer departments.
Ripley Co. Sheriff Completes National Sheriffs’ Institute Leadership Development Course
The course was held over three days in Quantico, Virginia.
Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines.
at North Dearborn Branch Library
Test your LEGO skills at the library with a building challenge!
at Lawrenceburg Library
Come to the library to learn some new recipes and make new friends!
at North Dearborn Branch LibraryVersailles is one of two Indiana towns to earn the designation.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have provided helpful tips to access recreation areas around the lake.
Slide correction project.
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Rising Sun and Batesville picked up wins in softball.
The event was held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis on Saturday night.
