Participants ran back to shore after plunging into the frigid water during the annual plunge.
Tommy Stromire leaned over to talk to Shannon Wood while Jane Meyer, all of Jasper, listened during Friday night's Night to Shine event at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper.
St. Charles Health Campus resident Jane Flores clapped after a Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday afternoon at the living center in Jasper. Residents dressed up in purple, green and gold, wheeled around the building and answered Mardi Gras trivia questions while celebrating Fat Tuesday.
Northeast Dubois freshman MaKena Everman, right, laid on top of freshman Fantasy Wright after lunch Thursday. As a way of remembering classmate Chad Knies who was killed recently in a car accident, the students wore orange shirts that match the color of his favorite tractor, cut-off jean shorts and high, white socks with boots or black tennis shoes which the students said he would always wear. "He was just a really outgoing person," Everman said. "Being such a small school...when you take one of us out, it takes us all out. We were all affected by what happened because he was so close to most people."
Charmian Klem of Bretzville held up a mirror so Michelle Critchlow of Jasper could see the make-up she'd applied before Friday night's Night to Shine event at Redemption Christian Church in Jasper.
Lee Striegel of Jasper held the hand of his great-grandson Greyson Denton of Huntingburg, 3, as they hiked along the trail during the Cabin Fever Hike at Ferdinand State Forest in Ferdinand.
Southridge coach Steve Rust reminded his team to stay focused and keep pushing at halftime during Friday night's Class 3A girls basketball sectionalin Vincennes. Southridge lost 49-32.
Gracie Graves of Ferdinand, 13, middle, secured a plunger hat on Kristen Detty of Birdseye, 13, before participating with Kendall Barth of Ferdinand, 13, right, in the annual Plunge for Dubois County on Sunday afternoon at Ferdinand State Forest in Ferdinand. Proceeds from the event benefited the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, Dubois County Leukemia Association and area food banks.
St. Charles Health Campus resident Martha Howard answered trivia questions during a Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday afternoon.
Rich Clarner of Evansville bowed his head while Rev. John Brosmer gave a closing benediction during the presentation of the Sagamore of the Wabash award to Pat Koch on behalf of her late father Raymond Joseph “Jim” Yellig on Saturday in Santa Claus. Yellig was honored for his service as Santa Claus for responding to children’s letters, spreading Christmas joy and preserving the faith of children.
Rick Lyon of Jasper lifted his daughter, Sterling, 6, into the air while dancing during the second annual Daddy and Daughter Dance on Saturday evening at Jasper Middle School. Dance Central Academy’s parent club sponsored the event that attracted more than 300 people.
People stood for the playing of the national anthem before Friday night's game against Boonville at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg. Southridge defeated Boonville 56-54.
Danny Barnett reached to touch the toes of his son Ethan, 2, on Thursday morning at his home in Jasper. Barnett was diagnosed late last year with an aggressive form of cancer called pleomorphic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. His condition leaves him with little energy and much of his day is spent sitting in his chair, resting and playing with his son.
Stuart Welp of Ferdinand, 1, watched as people gathered under the shelters after completing a 2.5-mile hike during the Cabin Fever Hike at Ferdinand State Forest in Ferdinand.
Dubois County Security Center jail officer Toby Oser, left, and Dubois County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Wade Pierce demonstrated different defensive tactics during training Thursday afternoon at the security center in Jasper. The session was part of two days of defensive tactics training for local officers. Pierce said the department usually has four to six training events a year.
Northeast Dubois cheerleader Hunter Thewes faced the flag during the playing of the national anthem at Tuesday night's Class 1A sectional championship against Cannelton at Wood Memorial in Oakland City. Northeast Dubois defeated Cannelton 69-38.
Southridge senior Isaac Englert posed for pictures while wearing a blonde wig during Friday night's game against Boonville at Memorial Gym in Huntingburg. Southridge defeated Boonville 56-54.
William Schemenauer of Ferdinand, 2, looked through his binoculars while his father, Kevin, carried him during the Cabin Fever Hike on Saturday at Ferdinand State Forest. DC Multisport coordinated the free hikes, and participants were asked to donate a non-perishable food item for the Dubois County Food Bank. The event attracted an estimated 150 people.
Jasper Middle School students waited to present their projects to the judges during the annual science fair and Invention Convention at Jasper Middle School on Wednesday morning.
Forest Park's Samantha Jarboe, Lanette Blume, Erika Uebelhor and Emma Mehling celebrated after receiving the trophy from Saturday night's Class 2A girls sectional championship in Ferdinand. Forest Park defeated Tell City 45-35 in overtime and will advance to next week's regional championship in Paoli.