OSSIAN – The teen that was missing for nearly all of Tuesday is located. Dansville Police Chief Charlie Perkins said that the search for Evan Sinsebox, 15, was unusual and concerning. Searchers covered over 100 houses with foot patrols and a bloodhound before letting up the search for the night. "It's just odd and concerning that no family members saw or heard anything of him all day," said Perkins. "He's old enough to take care of himself. … [Read more...]
Ossian Woman Charged with Over $4,000 in Welfare Fraud
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — An Ossian woman was arrested on multiple charges in connection with welfare fraud. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Ossian resident, Emily Young, 30, allegedly received $4,761 in public assistance benefits illegally. As a result of the investigation Young was charged with welfare fraud 3rd, grand larceny 3rd, misuse of food stamps, and falsifying business records 1st. The … [Read more...]
Investigators Find Unregistered Ossian Sex Offender in Canaseraga
OSSIAN – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office located and arrested a former Ossian resident for allegedly moving to the Village of Canaseraga and failing to notify law enforcement. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Robert Martinez, 24, was arrested for felony Failure to Register and to Verify. New York State Corrections Law states that any sex offender shall register no later than 10 calendar days after any … [Read more...]
NYS Grants Ossian $25K to Preserve Farmland
OSSIAN – Ossian is one of two towns in New York State to receive grant money to further preserve its farmland for future generations. According to a press release from Livingston County, the grant comes from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to help Ossian and the Town of Mentz in Cayuga County develop farmland protection plans. “As a farmer, I know that land is an irreplaceable asset that needs to be preserved in … [Read more...]
NYSEG Equipment Failure Caused Livingston County Blackout
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – An equipment failure was to blame for a power outage which left approximately 1,400 customers without power in Southern Livingston County Monday afternoon. According to Rachel Buchanan with NYSEG Public Affairs, 1,401 customers lost electricity for about an hour and a half. The outage area included the business strip in Dansville, where Tops and Rite Aid lost power at about noon. Customers in Dansville, North … [Read more...]
Ossian and Springwater Hunters Take 5 Bears for 2014
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released the official numbers for the black bear harvest statewide, which say that five bears were taken in Livingston County as part of a record-breaking bear hunting season for the Southern Zone of New York State. According to a press release from the DEC, … [Read more...]
New Headstones Immortalize Three Local Civil War Brothers
OSSIAN – New headstones were planted at the graves of three local patriots who served in the Civil War. In a moving ceremony on October 18 at Wood Cemetery in Ossian, the beautifully crafted stones were officially dedicated to these three men, who never saw the end of the bloodiest war in American history. The brothers, Edwin Luce, Worthington Luce, and William Allen Luce, all received new headstones courtesy of a Veteran’s Affairs program, … [Read more...]