(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.
OCCF Awards Celebration Grant to St. Elizabeth
The funding was awarded to help with Project Heart Restart
Erlanger Teenager Charged with Terroristic Threatening
The charge stems from alleged statements made towards Dixie Heights High School
Veteran Recognition Signs Installed in Aurora Ahead of Veterans Day
A lot of people contributed to this special project.
Veterans, Active Military Offered Free Admission to DNR for Veterans Day
Everyone in their vehicle will be admitted for free
Local Schools Earn Purple Star Designation
The recognition goes to schools for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families
U.S. Postal Service to Observe Veterans Day Holiday, Nov. 11
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed
We will be presenting 2 short plays, Snow White and the Seven endings, and Story Book Court
at East Central High School
Reserve your Imagination Library Wall Calendar to Help Dolly's Legacy of Literacy Live On!
$100 gets you 2 dinners, 1 entry into the drawing for chance to win $5,000
at Oldenburg AcademyThe funding was awarded to help with Project Heart Restart
The charge stems from alleged statements made towards Dixie Heights High School
A lot of people contributed to this special project.
Girls High School Basketball Stats and Scores
Nearly a dozen local stars are within reach of the career milestone
Academic All-State honorees will be recognized at the Spirit State Championship
