A water main break that occurred earlier this month is going to cost Etna Borough about $30,000 to repair.
Borough Manager Mary Ellen Ramage said initial repairs for the break, which occurred along the Mae West Bend of Route 8, totaled $21,000 without paving.
"That is all overtime, contractor fees and crane rental," Ramage said. "The paving is around $9,000."
Ramage said Verizon also is filing an insurance claim for a severed communications line.
Reserve Township
Reserve Township has received a $248,113 state loan to improve its water system.
The loan, from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, will be used to install 10-inch water lines, service lines and service connections and for trench restoration.
The township's existing water system serves about 1,500 households.
Richland
The Richland Township Police Department has received a $5,000 state grant to purchase new computer equipment.
The money was provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
The phase will add 29 single-family homes to the plan off Route 910. The plan calls for 165 homes overall.
Richland officials approved the phase at its regular agenda meeting earlier this month.
Pittsburgh
UPMC St. Margaret will offer a free workshop for women interested in learning about hormone replacement therapy.
The workshop will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Conference Center Room A.
Workshop topics include reviewing therapy, signs and symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer screening.
Facilitators will be Anne-Marie McCoy, Trish Klatt and Mary Jo Auth. Refreshments will be provided, and parking is free.
For details, call (412) 784-5386.
Frazer Township
The Amateur Astronomer's Association of Pittsburgh will sponsor the Dark Sky Star Parties at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Regional Park. The parties start at sunset Friday and Saturday.
This is an opportunity for amateur astronomers, students and the general public to see the Andromeda Galaxy, the Swan Nebula, Venus, the Hercules Star Cluster and the Smoke Ring Nebula.
The parties will be conducted weather permitting.
For details, call (724) 224-2510.
Cranberry
Dutilh Church, 1270 Dutilh Road, will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 5.
Donors of all blood types are needed to replenish supplies.
To donate blood, people must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 105 pounds and be in generally good health.
For details, call (724) 283-2810.
North Hills schools
First-time bus riders in the North Hills School District will be able to go on a short, trial run next month.
A 60- to 90-minute program offered by the district will include a short bus ride and a discussion about safety. Laidlaw Transit and school and police officials will participate in the program. Reservations are not required.
The programs will be offered at:
Information regarding specific bus stops will be mailed to all student bus riders before the start of the school year.
Students will begin classes Aug. 28.
