(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.
Franklin Co. Deputies Investigate Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injuries
One person was injured.
Sunman Man Charged with Arson
Charges stem from a camper fire that occurred May 27.
Treasures Await at the Tri-State Antique Market
June 7 at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
BCSC Holds Staff Appreciation Banquet
Staff members celebrating various years of service were acknowledged, and retirees were honored.
Tri-State Fishing & Outdoor Show Relocating from Lawrenceburg
The show is moving to Hamilton, Ohio.
South Dearborn Middle School Principal Leaving for New Gig
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at The Cove
One person was injured.
Charges stem from a camper fire that occurred May 27.
June 7 at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
Baseball Sectional Semifinal Results
Eighteen players earned recognition.
Milan and Rising Sun shared the conference title.
