(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.
Ripley County 4-H Fair Runs Through Saturday
Join all the fun at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood.
VONDLAND Opens in Vevay
The brick-and-mortar store was first announced in 2025
Help Shape the Future of Ridge Avenue
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Switz. Co. Home Destroyed by Fire
The blaze broke out early Sunday morning
Bright Fire Responds to Structure Fire Caused by Firework
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene early Sunday morning.
Resurfacing Project on Dixie Highway Set to Begin
Project will focus on pavement and other improvements along the corridor in Boone, Kenton counties
Free Summer Lunch
Every third Wednesday the FBC Food Pantry is open from 3-6 pm for those in need of extra food.
at First Baptist Church Lawrenceburg/greendale
No matter the circumstances, grief is painful and confusing. GriefShare offers a safe, welcoming group where others understand your loss the emotions of grief.
at The CoveJoin all the fun at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood.
The brick-and-mortar store was first announced in 2025
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Only adult Tiger All-Sport Passes will be sold this school year.
Three races down, two to go on the SIRC
The award honors men’s college basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the previous season
