(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 Lawrenceburg LibraryEach DCF Board member is recommending a proactive grant of $1,000 throughout 2026 to charitable organizations
Election Day is a week away, and early in-person voting opportunities are still available
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Several area teams will look to keep their seasons alive this Friday in the semifinal round.
See more results from the Cross Country Regionals.
Next up is a Semi-State Semifinal matchup with a top team from Indianapolis.
