Rocky Evans will sign copies of his book “TRUTH” at Lowry’s Books & More on Saturday, February 11, from 11 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. Rocky was born and raised here in Three Rivers and is a renowned skydiver. He experienced his first parachute jump in May 1970, and excelled to the level of achieving World Championship Skydiving awards three times. …

A pair of employees from the Three Rivers Clean Water Plant were recently recognized for their dedication and longevity for reporting weather observations. Twenty-year veteran James Shears and Joseph Madaras, a 15-year employee, were acknowledged with plaques issued by Brentley Lothamer, representing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In addition, plant director James Baker accepted recognition from Lothamer for Three …

Ralph Dean Hemenway, age 74, of Three Rivers, died Friday Feb. 3, 2012, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers. He was born Aug. 19, 1937 in Three Rivers, a son of Ralph H. and Mary I. (Weatherwax) Hemenway. Ralph graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1956. He first married Donna Happel, and was later divorced. His second marriage …

KALAMAZOO –The old saying that everything is relative took on a whole new meaning for the Kalamazoo Wings yesterday afternoon when they announced the latest changes to their line-up. Defenseman John Kivisto was released from the team on Monday afternoon as the K-Wings announced the signing of his cousin and National Hockey League player Dwight Helminen. Helminen, who began this …

Floyd Templin, age 99, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Friday morning, February 3, 2012 at his home. He was born July 16, 1912 in Sturgis, Michigan a son of the late Louis L. and Clara (Smith) Templin. Mr. Templin was a life long Sturgis resident and a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1931. On August 5, …

Donald W. Orton, age 85, of Leonidas, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at his home. Don was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Bedford, a son to the late Clifton and Illa (Bird) Orton. Don served in the Merchant Marines four years. On Jan. 30, 1948, he married Louise M. Schwencer in Battle Creek. Don had been employed at Lee Paper …

The position of St. Joseph County treasurer was made official Friday during a brief ceremony, when County Clerk Pattie Bender officiated a swearing-in ceremony for Judie Ratering. A 52-year-old Park Township resident, Ratering succeeds Phyllis Bainbridge, who retired last week due to health reasons. Her remaining term, which runs through the end of the year, will be filled by Ratering. …

Four people who allegedly assaulted and stole four pizzas from a delivery driver last week were arraigned in St. Joseph County District Court Thursday. According to Three Rivers Police and St. Joseph County court officials, charged with one count of unarmed robbery are Three Rivers residents David Compean, 19; Tyler J. White, 17; and 18-year-olds Jerrica Homan and Darrin Tullos. …

A Michigan State Police investigator formerly assigned to the agency’s post in White Pigeon was recognized for his work in a high-profile murder case. Aaron Steensma was given MSP’s Meritorious Service Award during a ceremony last week in Lansing. The award was issued for Steensma’s work in the case of Colon-area resident Venus Stewart, whose estranged husband, Doug, was sentenced …

Ralph Thomas Whitworth Sr., age 84, died Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at Heartland Health Care in Three Rivers. He was born in Jeffersontown, KY  October 16, 1927, to Delmar and Elizabeth (Black) Whitworth. On December 4, 1948 Ralph married Mary Lucille Eldridge in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. She preceded him in death April 4, 2009. Ralph served in the US Army from …