Venango News

A Venango man faces trial on charges in a Cambridge Springs pharmacy burglary after waiving his preliminary hearing this morning.

Steven L. Durkin, 21, was arraigned before Saegertown District Judge Lincoln Zilhaver on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and theft by unlawful taking in the break-in at the pharmacy, at 227 S. Main St., at about 5 a.m. Police said they responded to the pharmacy after the building's alarm sounded and found that the front ... (more)

Borough Police Chief Dan Ries said he stresses to his officers the importance of educating the motoring public, rather than citing drivers for every minor traffic infraction, when patrolling the streets of this small western Erie County municipality.

A warrant has been issued for Kalvin Bishop, 23, in connection with a fatal shooting in Kingsessing in April.

During the 2011-12 academic year, Clarion University-Venango Campus has celebrated 50 years of growth and community partnerships.