(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.
Kentucky Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
The storm could cause widespread power outages, and freezing temperatures will persist throughout the week.
INDOT Prepares for Winter Storm, Widespread Travel Impacts Expected
Winter storm watches for all Indiana counties from just north of Lafayette and Kokomo to the Ohio River.
NKY Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse & Sodomy Charges
Detectives say the charges stem from four years of abuse.
MMH Announces Inclement Weather Plan for Jan. 6
All MMH facilities will open late on Monday.
Margaret Mary Health Announces First Baby of 2025
The first delivery of the year happened on Thursday.
City of Lawrenceburg Issues Street Parking Ban Due to Weather Forecast
Significant snowfall is expected on Sunday.
It's a new year, so why not set some new genealogy goals?
at Lawrenceburg Public Library District
Friday at 7:00, Lawrenceburg American Legion
at Lawrenceburg American Legion Post #239
The storm could cause widespread power outages, and freezing temperatures will persist throughout the week.
Winter storm watches for all Indiana counties from just north of Lafayette and Kokomo to the Ohio River.
Detectives say the charges stem from four years of abuse.
Several area wrestlers are moving on to the regional.
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Congrats Trenton Smith!
