(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.
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Local Authors Fair Set for Saturday at Lawrenceburg Public Library
There will be several events and programs held throughout the day.
Come to the library and listen to some stories, sing songs, and do a fun craft!
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons?
at Aurora Public Library
Expand your Pokémon knowledge at this month's meeting by playing the card game and making a 3D Paper Bulbasaur.
Governor Braun's gas tax holiday is a 30-day suspension of the 7% usage tax on fuel.
Palmer is a lifelong resident of Dearborn County.
The landmark legislation overhauls how Indiana regulates utilities.
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Unfortunately, he will not be able to participate due to injury.
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