(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.
Chad Williams Announces Bid for Dearborn Co. Council District 1
Williams is a Lawrenceburg native.
State Rep. Garrett Bascom Files for Re-Election in Indiana House District 68
House District 68 includes all of Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland counties and a portion of Jefferson.
Eligible Seniors, Blind and Disabled Hoosiers Urged to Apply for Property Tax Credits
The deadline is January 15.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Releases PFAS Testing Pilot Program Findings
The voluntary pilot program was used to determine if firefighters in Indiana have per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in their blood.
State Rep. Garrett Bascom Authors Resolution to Honor Fallen Vietnam Soldiers
The resolution would rename the eastbound bridges on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg
Three Arrested Following Investigation on I-74
A search uncovered cocaine, heroin and a firearm with an altered serial number.
If making the real deal is too cold, try this take and make saltshaker snowman craft No registration needed.
at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Want to play American mah jongg? Join a group playing and learning. All skill levels welcome, including beginners.
at Lawrenceburg Public LibraryWilliams is a Lawrenceburg native.
House District 68 includes all of Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland counties and a portion of Jefferson.
The deadline is January 15.
Rivertown Classic, Ripley Co. Tourney, EIAC Swim and IHSAA Girls Wrestling Regional.
The State Finals happen Friday in Indianapolis.
The conference meet was held in St. Leon on Friday and Saturday.
