(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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One Airlifted from Ripley County Crash
The crash occurred last Friday afternoon.
No Injuries in Camper Fire
The blaze broke out early Sunday morning.
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The acquisition marks a new chapter for the 22-room historic property.
Local World War II Vet Passes Away
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at Aurora City Park, Civic BuildingA Community Open House will be held on May 31.
The crash occurred last Friday afternoon.
The blaze broke out early Sunday morning.
Postseason results for girls basketball, girls swimming and boys wrestling.
EC hosted Sectional 17 on Saturday.
