(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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Area students enjoyed Milan CARES Hogwarts and Brick Masters: LEGO Building Camp
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Want to play American mah jongg? Join a group playing and learning together. All skill levels welcome- even if you never played before!
at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Storytime offered in partnership with the Greendale Parks Board. Ideal for children in Pre-K or Kindergarten, older siblings are welcome.
at Homestead ParkThe Dearborn County Fair rolls on through Friday.
Alyssa Richardson was last seen on June 5.
Area students enjoyed Milan CARES Hogwarts and Brick Masters: LEGO Building Camp
EC, Milan, Rising Sun and JCD were represented.
The Softball Coaches Association of Indiana recently released their 2026 All-State Teams
South Dearborn, Batesville, South Ripley and East Central were represented
