(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.
Road Closures Announced in Franklin County
Flooding and downed tree and power lines are the cause
Portion of Burlington Pike in Boone County Blocked Following Storms
Road expected to be blocked through Wednesday morning
UPDATE: Thousands Remain Without Power Across Tri-State
The ETA for power restoration is unknown
LifeVac Device Helps Save Life in Jennings County
Jennings Co. Sheriff's Office and North Vernon Police made the lifesaving effort on August 4
Four-Year-Old Sustains Fatal Injuries After Tree Falls During Storm
The tree came down as storms passed through Jennings County
From Behind The Scenes To Grand Marshal: Suzanne Rayles
She Helped Build the Swiss Wine Festival - Now Vevay Celebrates Her
Come to the library and enjoy story time with Ms. Olivia!
at Lawrenceburg Library
Our Dolly Parton stand-up is making her rounds to participating local businesses all summer long! Send in your selfie with Dolly for a chance to win!
Step back in time and explore the lives of the Revolutionary War veterans who made their final home in Dearborn County
at Lawrenceburg LibraryFlooding and downed tree and power lines are the cause
Road expected to be blocked through Wednesday morning
The ETA for power restoration is unknown
A familiar face takes over the program
IHSAA Girls Golf State Preview took place on Monday in Carmel
Week 1 begins August 21
