(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.
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Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.
Free Summer Lunch
Walking scavenger hunt for Adults & Kids
Grants will be awarded to non-profit projects and programs that benefit Ohio County residents.
The law aims to improve officer safety during traffic stops
At least 18 states have reported cases.
Five local players earned the prestigious honor.
Putting the student in student-athlete.
East Central, Milan and Switzerland County will be represented
