(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.
Fall Music Fest Lineup Unveiled
The free event runs Sept. 25-26.
Water Main Break Impacting Hoosier Hills Water Customers
A voluntary boil advisory is in place
Maxwell: Indiana Senate Republicans Offering Paid Spring Internships
Qualified candidates may be of any major and must be at least a college sophomore
SEIMA Announces Project Winners, New Hall of Fame Inductees
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for November 7
Versailles Lake Town Hall Meeting Set For August 24
Residents, businesses, elected officials and DNR to talk about the future of Versailles State Park Lake
Three Injured in Versailles Crash
The crash happened near the Marathon gas station
All the Colors is a chance for LGBTQ+ adults and supporters to gather together.
at Lawrenceburg Library
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!
Every third Wednesday the FBC Food Pantry is open from 3-6 pm for those in need of extra food.
at First Baptist Church Lawrenceburg/greendaleThe free event runs Sept. 25-26.
A voluntary boil advisory is in place
Qualified candidates may be of any major and must be at least a college sophomore
Coach Ballart built the program from the ground up.
The fall sports season is here! Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com
The one-day event features some of the top programs in the state.
