(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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Michael Helmig served as Sheriff for 27 years before retiring last April.
Three semis were reportedly involved in the crash on I-275 at I-74.
All women are invited to join the 2026 Women’s Giving Circle.
The special occasion happens on Valentine's Day.
It is his 8th career X Games medal.
The state tournament starts on February 3.
