(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.
Lawrenceburg Kroger to Host Community Cookout and Fundraiser
Shoppers are encouraged make monetary or canned good donations to the Clearinghouse
North Vernon Man Arrested on Drug Charges
He allegedly told investigators he was dealing meth to "people who needed it."
Two Charged Following Alleged Armed Robbery, Search in Lawrenceburg
The incident took place on Monday.
Batesville Tool & Die's Bob Holtel Named a “125 Face of Indiana Manufacturing”
Holtel has been a dedicated employee of Batesville Tool & Die for over 40 years.
Ohio County Tourism Announces Critter Cinema & Family Night at the Visitors Center
The event is scheduled for August 28
Street Dedication Date Set for Late Lawrenceburg Reserve Officer
The ceremony takes place this Sunday in Lawrenceburg
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!
Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!
at Aurora Public Library
Free Summer Lunch
Shoppers are encouraged make monetary or canned good donations to the Clearinghouse
He allegedly told investigators he was dealing meth to "people who needed it."
The incident took place on Monday.
The list was compiled by USA Today.
Only adult Tiger All-Sport Passes will be sold this school year.
Three races down, two to go on the SIRC
