(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.
Local Schools Recognized for High Literacy Rates
Over 400 schools achieved a 95 percent or higher passage rate on the 2025 IREAD.
100-Year-Old WWII Veteran to be Honored at Lawrenceburg Community Picnic
There will be other military appreciation at Saturday's event.
Indiana State Parks Offers Free Annual Entrance Passes for Foster Families
To get a pass, families need to fill out a short form.
Two Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
The arrests occurred on Webers Lane in Franklin County.
Early Voting Continues in Ripley County
See when and where you can vote early, plus a list of election day vote centers.
Trooper Mark Naylor Named Trooper of the District
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The Rising Sun Church of Christ, located at 430 5th Street, Rising Sun on Friday, April 24th from 11:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M.
at Rising Sun Church of Christ
Offering a hand up, not a hand out on April 24, from 6:30 P.M - 10:30 P.M at the Liberty Theater, in Lawrenceburg Indiana.
at Liberty Theater
Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.
at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)Over 400 schools achieved a 95 percent or higher passage rate on the 2025 IREAD.
There will be other military appreciation at Saturday's event.
To get a pass, families need to fill out a short form.
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The IU commit was on fire on Wednesday night.
The record was set at Wednesday night's quad meet in Vevay.
