(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.
Two Arrested for Stealing $40K in Tools from Construction Crew
The alleged theft took place in the Dupont area.
Interstate 74 Resurfacing Project Set to Begin
Paving from the SR 128 interchange to Rybolt/Harrison Ave.
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Over 800 vehicles.
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Aurora Lions Club Awards Scholarships to South Dearborn Students
$9,000 in scholarships awarded.
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Miamitown’s 137th consecutive Memorial Day Ceremony. Parade starts at 12 noon.
at Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township
Want to play American mah jongg? Join a group playing and learning together. All skill levels welcome- even if you never played before!
at Lawrenceburg Public LibraryThe alleged theft took place in the Dupont area.
Paving from the SR 128 interchange to Rybolt/Harrison Ave.
Over 800 vehicles.
Limited action due to inclement weather.
Boys Track & Field and Girls Tennis sectional results, plus more!
Sectional 24 was held at Connersville on Thursday.
