(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.
Aurora City Council Recognizes Lifesaving Team
The lifesaving actions came during a cardiac arrest incident earlier this year.
Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg Faculty, Instructor Honored with President’s Awards
The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
DCF Grant Supports Chamber Foundation's Youth Entrepreneur Program
DCF’s 15 Board members are recommending a $1,000 grant this holiday season.
Busy Week for Local Firefighters Includes Making New Four-Legged Friend
In between calls, firefighters hosted a field trip for homeschooled students
Community Project Opens Applications for 2nd Annual Christmas Project
The program helps provide Christmas gifts to local children in need from birth through 18 years old
GoFundMe Launched After Car Crashes into Elsmere Home
The fundraiser will help cover temporary housing costs and replace essential belongings.
Join us for Teen Homeschool Hangout, a fun and relaxed space for homeschool teens to connect!
at Lawrenceburg Library
November 12th - 14th, from 10:00 - 6:00 PM at 412 2nd Street, Aurora.
at River City Roots
The Creative Writers Guild is a support group for writers of all locales, genres, and skill levels.
at Lawrenceburg LibraryThe lifesaving actions came during a cardiac arrest incident earlier this year.
The award recognizes excellence in education for faculty, adjunct faculty, and dual credit instructors at each campus.
DCF’s 15 Board members are recommending a $1,000 grant this holiday season.
Hermann is a four-year varsity letter winner in soccer.
SD placed 53 points ahead of the runner up
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