(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.
Dolly Parton Tribute Trail to Raise Funds for Local Imagination Library
Several Dearborn County businesses are participating, and you can win prizes by making purchases.
Big Announcement at Noon at the Carson Hughes Memorial Ride
“Be Like Carson” – Enjoy Life and Help Others
Ripley County Chamber Names Milan Teacher as Educator of the Year
The Chamber annually honors outstanding community members in various categories.
22nd Annual Breast Fest Supports Fighters, Admires Survivors, Honors Taken
The event starts and ends at the Harrison VFW Post 7570 on September 20.
Motel Guests Evacuated After Early Morning Fire
The fire started just before 5 AM this morning
BCEF Annual Campaign Addresses Student Needs at Batesville Intermediate School
The Pause Place is an essential support system for students who need a reset when big emotions get in the way of learning.
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons?
at Aurora Public Library
The Creative Writers Guild is a support group for writers of all locales, genres, and skill levels
at Lawrenceburg Library
Come to the library to enjoy story time with Ms. Karen!
at North Dearborn Branch LibrarySeveral Dearborn County businesses are participating, and you can win prizes by making purchases.
“Be Like Carson” – Enjoy Life and Help Others
The Chamber annually honors outstanding community members in various categories.
See top performers for the week of August 31 - September 5
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The Bulldogs placed four on the All-County Team
