(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.
Clearinghouse Basket Raffle Supports Local Residents in Need
The organization is seeking donations for the upcoming event, which runs July 1 - August 1.
Oldenburg Museum Opens This Weekend
It's located in the Hackman-Munchel General Store building.
“The Burg Big Dill” Pickleball Festival and Tournament Will Benefit Lawrenceburg Young Life
The Lawrenceburg Community Center and Lawrenceburg Young Life will host the event July 25
NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Tri-State Area
Excessive rain is being forecasted for Friday and Saturday
Rising Sun Regional Foundation Awards $47,000 in Scholarships
Graduating seniors in Ohio and Ripley counties and the cities of Aurora and Batesville were awarded.
Sen. Randy Maxwell to Serve on Study Committees
Maxwell will be on three committees in preparation for the 2027 legislative session.
celebrate our Grand Re-opening and the 250th Birthday of American on June 26th!
at American Legion Post 239
Free Summer Lunch
The weekend of Friday, June 26th - Sunday, June 28th. Held at Daren Baker Memorial Park Milan, Indiana.
at Daren Baker Memorial ParkThe organization is seeking donations for the upcoming event, which runs July 1 - August 1.
It's located in the Hackman-Munchel General Store building.
The Lawrenceburg Community Center and Lawrenceburg Young Life will host the event July 25
Several local student athletes earned All-State honors.
OHSAA Board of Directors votes to add girls flag football as a fully sanctioned sport
EC, Milan, Rising Sun and JCD were represented.
