(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.
Local Fire Department Makes Grain Bin Rescue
The incident took place on April 9.
Aurora EMS Adds New Vehicle to Fleet
The new vehicle is a non-transport unit.
Collaborative Effort Saves Majority of Home, Contents from Fire
Multiple agencies assisted Bright Fire on Wednesday night.
Switz. Co. Manufacturing Students Build Dog Houses for Animal Shelter
Funding was provided by the Switzerland County Animals and Environment Fund.
Indiana Unemployment Rate Goes Down in January, Local Rates Go Up
Indiana's unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate.
Laurel Woman Arrested on Drug and Trespass Charges
The incident took place on April 9.
Join us for the Austin Rohrig Endowment Dinner & Dance on April 11, 2026 at the Milan VFW from 5–11 PM. This family-friendly event honors the memory of Austin R...
at Milan VFW
Join author H.T. Martineau for a one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure set in a library in Port Albatross in the world of Ambergrove.
at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Join author H.T. Martineau for a one-shot Dungeons and Dragons adventure set in a library in Port Albatross in the world of Ambergrove.
at Lawrenceburg Public LibraryThe incident took place on April 9.
The new vehicle is a non-transport unit.
Multiple agencies assisted Bright Fire on Wednesday night.
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