(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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The incident took place in Jennings County
Closure Planned on State Road 1 in Dearborn County
The closure is necessary for crews to perform slide correction work between Dover and Guilford.
South Dearborn Marching Knights are State Bound
The Marching Knights qualified for state by earning Gold at the State Prelims.
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Multiple agencies were called to the scene on Monday evening.
Gatorade Recalled in 37 States
Over 122,000 cases were recalled.
Bakers of All Ages Invited to Ohio County Historical Society Bake Off
Donations and entry fees will support the Historical Society
In this challenge, you will have one hour to complete a design based on the theme.
at Lawrenceburg Library
Come to the library and enjoy story time with Ms. Olivia! Afterward is a stay and play session. Infant and Pre-school ages
at Lawrenceburg Library
In October, stroll down to Todd-Creech Park in Lawrenceburg to read the new StoryWalk story!
at Todd Creech Memorial ParkThe incident took place in Jennings County
The closure is necessary for crews to perform slide correction work between Dover and Guilford.
The Marching Knights qualified for state by earning Gold at the State Prelims.
The prestigious event was held October 2 in Terre Haute
Class A Sectional 44 kicked off at Rising Sun on Monday.
The event was held at the LaVern Gibson Course.
