(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.
South Dearborn Dollars for Scholars Awards 55 Scholarships
The group of graduating SDHS seniors are leaving with a total of $96,000 in scholarships.
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at Lawrenceburg Public Library
In the summer, we celebrate the anniversary of the first moon landing while looking forward to the prospect of a new lunar landing before the end of the decade.
at Hidden Valley Community Center
Come to the library to enjoy story time with Ms. Karen! Participants will hear 2-3 books, sing songs, and do a fun craft while practicing early literacy skills.
at North Dearborn LibraryThe group of graduating SDHS seniors are leaving with a total of $96,000 in scholarships.
If there is an event not listed, please reach out to us.
Drowning is the leading cause of injury or death for children ages 1 to 4 years
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Guidelines to help game officials manage the game clock at the end of each quarter have been updated.
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