(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.
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at Aurora Public Library
Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.
Children will hear songs and stories on a variety of themes while developing early literacy and language skills and complete a fun craft or activity!
at North Dearborn LibraryThe free event takes place at Ludlow Hill Park.
The plan outlines possible upgrades at the park.
The lane closures are due to a resurfacing and bridge repair project
Five local players earned the prestigious honor.
Putting the student in student-athlete.
East Central, Milan and Switzerland County will be represented
