(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.
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
Join a video-led class that will focus 30 minutes of Yoga, followed by 25 minutes of beginner's Tai-Chi.
Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.
at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)The 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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