(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.
Dearborn County Citizens Submit Alternative Commercial Solar Ordinance Proposal
The citizen-prepared proposal emphasizes protections for neighboring property owners and the county’s rural character.
Get in Line for a Good Time: Rock Back, Cross Step & Swivel with Osgood Line Dancers
The Music Makes You Move, The Fun Makes You Want to Stay
YES Home Hosts Groundbreaking for Historic Expansion Project
The expansion will double the YES Home's ability to care for youth.
Oldenburg Academy Student Named Commended Student in 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program
Approximately 34,000 Commended Students across the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
St. Lawrence School Accepting Alumni of the Year Award Nominations
The award will be given at the 8th Annual Celebrate St. Lawrence Gala in late January
Local FFA Members Earn Prestigious FFA Degree
The area students were honored at the recent FFA National Convention in Indianapolis.
Reserve your Imagination Library Wall Calendar to Help Dolly's Legacy of Literacy Live On!
Bring a costume, take a costume. Community members are invited to shop sustainably and creatively by swapping gently used Halloween costumes.
at Dearborn County Recycling Center
They are so bootiful. Create a Boo Coaster through diamond painting.
at Lawrenceburg LibraryThe citizen-prepared proposal emphasizes protections for neighboring property owners and the county’s rural character.
The Music Makes You Move, The Fun Makes You Want to Stay
The expansion will double the YES Home's ability to care for youth.
See more results from the Cross Country Regionals.
Next up is a Semi-State Semifinal matchup with a top team from Indianapolis.
The Twisters will play #1 Fort Wayne Blackhawk in the State Finals.
