(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.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Aims to Deter Impaired Driving
Motorists may notice increased patrols starting August 19 through Labor Day weekend.
Batesville Tool and Die Wins 2026 Rosie Award
The award goes to businesses that have built top performing health care plans.
World War II Honor Roll Wall Finds Permanent Home at Community Center
The wall had been on display at Newtown Park in Lawrenceburg
The Clearinghouse Opens Satellite Location in Lawrenceburg
The Clearinghouse is in their 45th year of supporting community members with food insecurities
17th Annual Oser-Roth & Friends Fest Comes to Lawrenceburg This Saturday
This is the first year the event will be hosted at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
East Central FFA Receives Grants for Growing Funding from National FFA Organization
East Central was one of five chapters in Indiana to receive this grant.
Our Dolly Parton stand-up is making her rounds to participating local businesses all summer long! Send in your selfie with Dolly for a chance to win!
The Oser-Roth & Friends Fest is running from Noon until Midnight at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds on August 8th.
at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds
Make a sponge bomb instead for a fun way to cool down without water balloons.
at Downtown Lawrenceburg Farmers MarketMotorists may notice increased patrols starting August 19 through Labor Day weekend.
The award goes to businesses that have built top performing health care plans.
The wall had been on display at Newtown Park in Lawrenceburg
The Indians kickoff the season on the road at Rushville (Aug. 21)
Batesville Girls Golf was on the course on Tuesday
A new press box and videoboard were added this summer.
