December 2007
State officials cracking down on unlicensed \’Amish taxis\’
Carlisle Sentinel – Carlisle,PA,USA
(AP) – The state Public Utility Commission is cracking down on operators of \”Amish taxis\” who regularly serve as drivers for members of the religious group …
Amish buggy horse sprints home without driver
Ashtabula Star-Beacon – Ashtabula,OH,USA
ORWELL – It was a most unusual sight Wednesday night in the village when an Amish buggy horse decided to sprint home down South Maple Street (Route 45) …
MEMBER EXCHANGE: Hardware manufactures appliances of yesteryear
WDTN – Dayton,OH,USA
The hardware store has contracts with a network of Amish craftsman to make 40 or 50 other products in their homes and workshops. The list includes many toys …
Amish balk at building permits
La Crosse Tribune – La Crosse,WI,USA
The first of several rural Jackson County Amish residents accused of ignoring state building codes has been judged to have violated that code. …
A-quilting you will go in Northern Indiana
Chicago Daily Herald – Chicago,IL,USA
One such \”find\” is a quilt, hand-made by an artisan in northern Indiana\’s Amish country. Many Amish and conservative Mennonite women do hand quilting in …
Twist of fate puts grandfather and granddaughter in fatal accident
WKYC-TV – Cleveland,OH,USA
NAVARRE — Seventeen-year-old Felecia Majors slammed on her brakes to avoid hitting an Amish horse-drawn buggy but served into the path to an oncoming car
SUV crashes into Amish buggy, injuring 2
WDTN – Dayton,OH,USA
AP – December 12, 2007 10:35 PM ET ASHLAND, Ohio (AP)
A sport utility vehicle crashed into the back of an Amish buggy Wednesday, injuring the buggy\’s two …
WTOV9.com – Steubenville,OH,USA
An Amish man in Guernsey County, Ohio, is charged with two counts of rape and the sheriff\’s department said there could be more victims. …
Gingerich brothers sentenced to probation
GoErie.com – Erie,PA,USA
But time will tell if Crawford County\’s most infamous Amish man holds to the pledge he made in a county courtroom Wednesday morning. …
Police: Amish women, kids confronted by naked man
A Volant man is charged with exposing himself to two Amish women and two girls last week in Wilmington Township, state police said.
November 2007
Amish girl dies of injuries after being struck by vehicle
WKYC-TV – Cleveland,OH,USA
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 9-year-old Amish girl died over the weekend after sustaining serious she ran into a moving van. The Highway Patrol says Ida Yoder …
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Frank Yoder to present lecture series, \”Thinking About the Amish\”
Kalona News – Kalona,IA,USA
you are invited to attend a series of lectures on the history and culture of the amish. these lectures will be held in celebration hall at iowa mennonite …
Amish girl critical after being hit by car in Middlefield
WKYC-TV – Cleveland,OH,USA
MIDDLEFIELD — A 9-year-old Amish girl remains in critical condition after being hit by a car Monday morning. The Ohio Highway Patrol says the child, …
Sheriff Alleges Sex Abuse In Amish Community (UPDATE 1)
WTOV9.com – Steubenville,OH,USA
Accusations of sex abuse in an Amish community were raised during a custody hearing in Jefferson County. As of noon Thursday, the hearing was still under …
Sheriff Explains Why He Took Amish Children Out of Their Bergholz (UPDATE 2) …
WTRF – Wheeling,WV,USA
It started as a custody battle between amish members Wilma Troyer and her husband Aden Troyer. Even though Aden Troyer was shunned, Wilma is the daughter of …
October 2007
Two Amish seriously hurt in buggy-SUV crash
The Tribune-Democrat – Johnstown,PA,USA
BY KECIA BAL SALISBURY
Two Amish residents of Salisbury were seriously injured Monday when a sport utility vehicle rear-ended their horse-drawn buggy in …
Amish in Illinois: Quiet, simple ways meshing well with pace of …
Henderson Gleaner – Henderson,KY,USA
By Garret Mathews (Contact) For the Amish in Enterprise, Ill., the black buggy is still the staple for getting from place to place. …
Other counties have similar issues with Amish
La Crosse Tribune – La Crosse,WI,USA
By GEORGE HESSELBERG / Lee Newspapers
An increasing Amish population in rural Wisconsin coupled with mandated changes in building inspection requirements …
Amish man who killed wife pleads no contest in custody case
Meadville Tribune
Three Amish brothers have pleaded no contest to charges in connection with interference with the custody of one of the men\’s children.
By John Wesley H.(John Wesley H.)
Joe and Esther (they are ex-Amish) stood to my left, and others down the line. We stood still as the other brothers and sisters of Lucy and Esther filed past us. The oldest, Melvin, was first to come along, and he reached out and shook …
US 20 Crash Injures Amish Children, Pickup Driver
Two young Amish children and the driver of a pickup truck were hurt Monday night in a crash on US 20.
Amish-Mennonite Community Pulls Together to Help Storm Victims Rebuild
WSBT-TV – South Bend,IN,USA
by Ed Ernstes (ernstes@wsbt.com) Amish farmer Kevin Yoder lost four or five buildings in the Nappanee tornado. Hundreds of people in the Amish and Mennonite …
Morristown case against Amish man adjourned until January (Part 2)
Newswatch 50 – Watertown,NY,USA
The case against 8 Amish men accused of ignoring building codes in the Town of Morristown got off to a slow start this morning, with the first case ending …
Bill to hurt Amish dog breeders
Youngstown Vindicator – Youngstown,OH,USA
By MARC KOVAC WOOSTER – Amish residents who breed dogs in Holmes County sell millions of dollars\’ worth of puppies each year, according to one professional …
MU Extension workshops tailored to help Amish and Mennonite farmers
University of Missouri Extension is teaming with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and local soil and water conservation districts to promote best management practices to Amish and Mennonite produce growers in Missouri. …
Local Amish Community Outraged With Jefferson County Sheriff
WTOV9.com – Steubenville,OH,USA
Armed with guns and a SWAT team, the Jefferson County Sheriff\’s Department served custody papers to some people in a local Amish community, …
Reducing your speed might save Amish lives
Truman Index (subscription) – MO,USA
Reckless drivers pose a danger to one group in particular: the Amish, who have been the victims in several buggy-car collisions on Missouri and Iowa …
Essenhaus \’very blessed\’ for 36 years
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette – Fort Wayne,IN,USA
Closed on Sunday MIDDLEBURY – Here in the heart of Amish country, there are so many choices. You can\’t go wrong with the famous egg noodles, …
Columbine Mother Reaches Out To Amish Family
WGAL – Lancaster,PA,USA
From Colorado, Patricia Depooter wrote a letter to an Amish couple in Nickel Mines. Depooter knows the agony of losing a child in a school shooting and the …
September 2007
WTOV9.com – Steubenville,OH,USA The Jefferson County sheriff said he and his deputies received several death threats with regard to an Amish child custody dispute, prompting him to have …
GetReligion – Washington,DC,USA
August 2007
- August 30, 2007 – Amish Rapist Gets Eight Years In Jail
- August 25, 2007 – Crowds Thrill To See Record Horse Pull
- August 24, 2007 – Fire Sprinkler Exemption for Amish & Mennonites Debated
- August 16, 2007 – Motorist Turns Matador to Save Amish Women From Charging Bull
- August 14, 2007 – State Lawmakers Advocate Mandatory Kindergarten (The Amish Oppose)
- August 12, 2007 – Amish Run Businesses Eye Modern Technology
- August 12, 2007 – \”Death Takes A Buggy Ride\” New Book With Amish Theme
- August 9, 2007 – Fruit Salad – Amish Horse Drawn Wagon Collides with Garbage Truck (with video clip)
- August 7, 2007 – Sticky Problem On Nelson Roads – Horses Throwing Shoes
- August 6, 2007 – Amish Man Pleads Guilty To Raping A Child
- August 6, 2007 – Safety, To Include Buggy Lanes, Is The Aim Of Arthur Road Project
- August 5, 2007 – Shock of the Old – Book Review On The Old Order Amish
- August 5, 2007 – Horses, Buggies Not Welcome On Greenway
- August 2, 2007 – Amish Auction – A Once A Year Treat
- August 1, 2007 – Vehicle, Amish Buggy Crash Sparks Concerns
- August 1, 2007 – Amish Buggies A Highway Danger
- August 1, 2007 – Amish Hire English Drivers to Deliver Homemade Pizzas for An Amish Fundraiser
- August 1, 2007 – CD Released Features Music With Amish/ Swiss Roots in the Songs
- August 1, 2007 – Officials: Motorists, Amish Buggy Drivers Must Learn to Coexist
July 2007
- July 31, 2007 – Two Amish Men Killed When Foundation Collapses
- July 30, 2007 – Amish & English Women Share Diamond – The Girls Just Want To Have Fun
- July 30, 2007 – Police Find Missing 5 Year Old Amish Boy
- July 27, 2007 – For Amish Breeder, It\’s One Buggy Or Another
- July 26, 2007 – Technology & The Amish – A Marriage of Convenience?
- July 26, 2007 – Amish Softball Team Creams English 14-2 At Community Day Event
- July 25, 2007 – Amish \”Dentist\” Pleads Not Guilty
- July 24, 2007 – Harvest Is More Challenging Than Most For Amish Couple
- July 24, 2007 – Amish Men Discover Site Of Small Plane Crash & Find Accident Victim
- July 18, 2007 – Be Wary of Buggy Traffic, AAA Urges
- July 16, 2007 – Amish Boy, 2, Killed After Horse Kicks Cart
- July 16, 2007 – Plans To Reach Out To The Amish Population With Better Health Care
- July 16, 2007 – Finding My Religion – Sharing Secrets About the Amish Back to topJuly 13, 2007 – Osceola Co. Road Commission Criticized for Fining Amish Sawmill $50,000 For Road Repairs
- July 11, 2007 – Low-Tech Amish Post Office Keeps Community Connected
- July 10, 2007 – Amish Leaders Fight Back
- July 9, 2007 – Amish Family In Chesley Loses Home in Fire
- July 7 , 2007 – Loss of 5 – Including an Amish Man – In Farm Accident Leaves VA Community In Shock
- July 5, 2007 – Amish, Mennonite Bakery A Place of \”Blessed Hope\”
- July 4, 2007 – Motorcycle Hits Amish Buggy
June 2007
- June 28, 2007 – Amish Man Makes Threats Against Life of Jefferson Co. Sherriff
- June 27, 2007 – Amish Museum Featuring New Exhibits
- June 25, 2007 – Due To Difficulty In Paying For Rides, Blood Drive Goes to The Amish
- June 22, 2007 – 2-Year-Old Amish Girl In Stable Condition After Being Hit By Buggy
- June 22, 2007 – Amish Woman Killed After Buggy Hit By SUV in Wayne County
- June 22, 2007 – Amish May Be Taxed for Road Use
- June 21, 2007 – Economic Lessons From the Amish
- June 21, 2007 – Auction Benefits Old Order Amish Medical Needs
- June 18, 2007 – Sexual Assaults in the Amish Community Discovered in Vernon County
- June 17, 2007 – Amish Raise Barn for LA School Chief Superintendent
- June 13, 2007 – Amish Man Sentenced For His Role In Thefts
- June 11, 2007 – Amish Mother Injured After Jumping Out of Moving Buggy
- June 11, 2007 – Update – Amish Farmer\’s Market to Add Branch
- June 6, 2007 – Gas Prices Even Influence Amish Lifestyle
- June 6, 2007 – Struggle To Rebuild Amish Family\’s Kennel
- June 4, 2007 – Twilight For Amish Market
- June 3, 2007 – Amish Using Public Trans Buses as Cheaper Alternative to Private Drivers
- June 2, 2007 – Amish Auction Raises Money to Help Alleviate Hospital Bills
May 2007
- May 30, 2007 – Gingeriches Face Trial For Allegedly Concealing Teen
- May 29, 2007 – Film Examines Amish & Others In Forgiveness
- May 20, 2007 – Creamery Takes Last Can of Milk
- May 12, 2007 – Solar Panels Find A Home With Amish
- May 11, 2007 – Appeal Filed In Amish Custody Case
- May 10, 2007 – Saying Farewell to Olney School
- May 8, 2007 – Amish & Alcohol
- May 6, 2007 – Bust Brings Puppy-Mill Problem To Light
- May 2, 2007 – Humane Officers Raid Puppy Mill on Amish Farm
April 2007
- April 29, 2007 – Killers Return Shreds Peace in Tiny Amish Community
- April 28, 2007 – Gingerich Released on 100K Bond
- April 27, 2007 – Documentary on the Power of Forgiveness Cites Amish Example
- April 27, 2007 – Maryland Amish Market May Be Forced Out
- April 26, 2007 – 8 Dead in Highway Crash (An Update)
- April 24, 2007 – \”Horse Drawn Traffic Signs\” Stolen
- April 24, 2007 – Study Shows Public Transportation Needed – Amish Say They Would Use This Service
- April 23, 2007 – Horse Spooks, Buggy Crashes Into Motorcycle
- April 23, 2007 – Decision on Amish Girl\’s Placement Reversed
- April 23, 2007 – Amish Quick to Rebuild After Massive Farm Fire
- April 22, 2007 – The State\’s \”Mark of the Beast\” – Amish Worried About Livestock ID Numbers
- April 22, 2007 – Amish Accused of Running Dog Mills
- April 20, 2007 – Gingerich Daughter Reported Missing
- April 13, 2007 – On the Move – Amish Communities Growing in Some Areas
March 2007
- March 15, 2007 – Amish Facing Food Safety Scrutiny
- March 16, 2007 – Dog warden bugged by plans for auction:
- March 4, 2007 – AMISH: Labor relief in the works
- March 1, 2007 – Amish expert criticizes handling of child abuse case
September 2007
- February 25, 2007 – Eli Stutzman: Murder or Suicide? Justice in Colorado?
- February 24, 2007 – Little Boy Blue saga traced trail of death
- February 15, 2007 –