(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.
Overnight Bridge Maintenance Scheduled on I-275 Carroll Cropper Bridge in Boone County
Restrictions will be in place from Thursday night to Friday morning
Harrison Police Urge Residents to Take Precautions After Overnight Vehicle Thefts
Three vehicles and one handgun were taken from two neighborhoods.
Overnight Rolling Roadblocks Scheduled on I-275 for Utility Work in Boone County
Expect overnight delays July 11 between midnight and 5 a.m.
Margaret Mary Health Invites Community to Open House at New Hospital
The open house is slated for August 2
DCF's 25th Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser Set for August 3
The scramble will be played at Hidden Valley Golf Club
Rising Sun Opens DORA District
The DORA allows for patrons to take alcoholic beverages from one permitted business to another
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!
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!
Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.
Restrictions will be in place from Thursday night to Friday morning
Three vehicles and one handgun were taken from two neighborhoods.
Expect overnight delays July 11 between midnight and 5 a.m.
East Central, Milan and Switzerland County will be represented
Sullivan pitches, catches and plays shortstop for the Eagles.
The team is made up of some of the top runners in Dearborn County.
