Perspective
We are born and life begins through no choice of our own. As a little child we forgive and forget quickly, but as we get older, the wounds and the cuts just go too deep.… Perspective
Women leaving the Amish community find support from nonprofit organizations
Kelly Krabill with Ideasream Public Media recently published an interview in which she spotlights Mission to Amish People, Beyond Measure Market, New Beginnings Homestead, and Rhoda Schmuker, one of our New Beginnings’ residents. To… Women leaving the Amish community find support from nonprofit organizations
Amish neighbors credited with saving 4 lives
TOWN OF ROSSIE, NY – Amish neighbors are getting the credit for saving the lives of 4 people in the town of Rossie. Volunteers from the Gouverneur Fire Department were called to 300 Barker Road… Amish neighbors credited with saving 4 lives
Mary Yoder
I was sixteen and struggling with depression, addiction and immorality, full of anger and bitterness. In my depression and anger, I searched for love in all the wrong places, and all of these things only… Mary Yoder
4 teens, 1 adult charged in crime string targeting Amish
MERCER COUNTY, PA – Four juveniles and one adult were charged last Thursday after a string of burglaries, thefts and criminal mischief incidents that targeted Amish communities, according to a report. According to a Pennsylvania… 4 teens, 1 adult charged in crime string targeting Amish
Two women charged with stealing tens of thousands from Amish growers in St. Croix County
ST. CROIX COUNTY – Two women are charged in St. Croix County for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Amish growers. Linda Curtis, 50, is charged with identity theft, theft of a business setting,… Two women charged with stealing tens of thousands from Amish growers in St. Croix County
Iowa town joins local Amish in mourning loss of three children, young father
The calls began pouring in soon after the news that three local Amish children and one of the children’s young father had died after their van rolled over on a snow-and-ice-covered highway last week, says… Iowa town joins local Amish in mourning loss of three children, young father
Are the Amish Planning a Mass Exodus From New York?
A family member who lives in an Upstate New York community where there are several Amish families recently asked me if I knew that many of the Amish in New York are planning a mass… Are the Amish Planning a Mass Exodus From New York?
‘I’d rather take the jail:’ Amish refuse to pay buggy fines in court hearing
ASHLAND, OH — A group of eight Amish people refused to pay their fines for their violations of Ohio’s new buggy law in a fines and costs hearing in Ashland Municipal Court on Thursday. Elmer Hershberger, Mosie… ‘I’d rather take the jail:’ Amish refuse to pay buggy fines in court hearing
Six fire departments battled blaze in Laurel Co. Amish community
LAUREL COUNTY, KY – Crews responded to a fire along Callahan Road in Laurel County on Tuesday. Firefighters said heavy fire and smoke was showing when they arrived. Six fire departments helped put out the… Six fire departments battled blaze in Laurel Co. Amish community