By Charlotte Hopkins

Pleasant Hills author, Addie Herrington, hosted a book launch at the Baldwin Borough Library on June 13.  Her books, ‘Passion to Survive’ and ‘Passion to Endure’, are classified as action romance books for readers 18 and older and launched the start of her Passion book series.

Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) has presented its 2022 Excellence in Integrative Health Award to Sheila Cohill of Donora, PA. Ms. Cohill is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Health & Wellness Coaching program at MUIH. Health & wellness coaching is a relatively new field in which coaches partner one-to-one with clients looking to maintain or enhance their health and well-being, or through group coaching, which makes coaching social and more affordable.

The National Aviary has named Port Vue resident Janet Robb its 2021 Volunteer of the Year in honor of her years of service and dedication to the Aviary. She is recognized for her strong leadership, excellence in visitor engagement, and ongoing commitment to the National Aviary’s mission to inspire respect for nature through an appreciation of birds.

Ruth and Hugh Scurfield of Clairton have reached a milestone.  Ruth, who is 91 years old and Hugh, who  is 92 years old, have been married for 72 years.   The couple has lived in the same area forever and have 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.