(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.
Indiana Approves Student-Centered K-12 Accountability Model with Unanimous Support
The model prioritizes academic proficiency for all students.
Gov. Mike Braun Awards Coach Curt Cignetti Indiana’s Highest Honor
The entire Hoosier football team was awarded with the Sagamore of the Wabash,
Sen. Maxwell Welcomes Local Students to Statehouse as Senate Pages
Pages spend a day touring the statehouse, observing debates and interacting with their state senator.
Liberty Theater Receives 18 "Best of Cincinnati" Nominations
Voting is open through March 22.
Several Franklin Co. Roads Closed Due to Flooding
Franklin Co. Schools are on a two-hour delay.
Sunman Woman Accused of Official Misconduct, Theft
The charges stem from a discrepancy in Sunman Utility Department Funds.
The first Thursday of every month is Teen Time at the Aurora Library!
at Aurora Public Library
Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.
at St. Martin Hall
The model prioritizes academic proficiency for all students.
The entire Hoosier football team was awarded with the Sagamore of the Wabash,
Pages spend a day touring the statehouse, observing debates and interacting with their state senator.
Eight local players earned recognition.
The 116th annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament got underway Tuesday.
Multiple schools from the area are represented.
