(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 EMS Vehicle to Assist Dillsboro Area
The vehicle was put into service on Monday morning.
National Drug Take Back Event Scheduled for April 26
There are several local drop off locations.
Bill to Welcome Illinois Counties to Indiana Heads to Governor's Desk
HEA 1008 establishes the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission.
Indiana's Unemployment Rate Drops in March
Road Closure Scheduled in Osgood for Crosswalk Installation
The project is scheduled to start on Tuesday.
Volunteers Needed for Litter Clean-Up on State Line Road
The clean-up takes places May 3.
We are collecting new and gently used shoes.
FREE nationwide competition where students between the ages 8-18 solve engaging logic puzzles, develop problem-solving skills, and win exciting tech prizes.
The vehicle was put into service on Monday morning.
There are several local drop off locations.
HEA 1008 establishes the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission.
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Scores and stats from baseball, softball and track & field.
