(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.
Aurora Business Owner Convicted of Battery for Acts With Teenage Girl
On Friday, July 31 he was sentenced to the maximum penalty for a Class B misdemeanor: 180 days in jail, all executed.
Jeff Wyler Lawrenceburg Celebrates Grand Reopening
The new facility was built following a fire at the old facility in February 2025.
Sentencing Put on Hold for Convicted Armed Robber
The armed robbery took place at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg in 2024
No Salads at Batesville School Cafeterias Until Further Notice
The decision is out of an abundance of caution due to the cyclosporiasis outbreak statewide
Cleves Water Works Issues Boil Water Advisory
The 48-hour advisory was issued on Monday afternoon.
Bright Fire Commend Farmers, Neighbors for Tractor Accident Assistance
The incident took place at a farm on Whites Hill Road
Stop by Hillforest House Museum during normal business hours to purchase tickets to our Annual Bingo: only $30
at Aurora City Park Pavilion
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!
Video-led chair exercise routines. Chosen videos will focus on helping to improve mobility, strengthen daily life functions, and start a new fitness routine.
at Lawrenceburg LibraryOn Friday, July 31 he was sentenced to the maximum penalty for a Class B misdemeanor: 180 days in jail, all executed.
The new facility was built following a fire at the old facility in February 2025.
The armed robbery took place at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg in 2024
Team USA Selection Camp is set for September
Local Sports Report - August 3, 2026
The 2026 Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit is down to one race
