(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.
Gov. Braun and State Fire Marshal Encourage Hoosiers to Practice Firework Safety
Last year, an estimated 13,000 people suffered from firework injuries
Genesis Campers Explore Future Careers
The theme was Building, Caring and Repairing
2026 World War II Honor Roll Memorial to be Unveiled July 4
It will be on display, day and night, In Newtown Park throughout July.
UPDATE: Heat Advisory Upgraded to Extreme Heat Warning for Tri-State Area
Daytime highs in the 90s and heat index values over 100.
Dry Fork Road Bridge Rehabilitation Update
Dry Fork Road scheduled for closure on July 6
Zoning Proposal Drawing Attention in Ripley County
The amendment would establish overlay districts in portions of Milan, Osgood and Versailles
Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.
Free Summer Lunch
Last year, an estimated 13,000 people suffered from firework injuries
The theme was Building, Caring and Repairing
It will be on display, day and night, In Newtown Park throughout July.
Four more events will be held locally to support cross country programs
All four performed well for Team Indiana
Several local student athletes earned All-State honors.
