FARGO, N.D. — John Shrock was 17 when he decided to flee his Amish community in Wisconsin after facing the pressure of “constantly trying to live up to perfection.” Shrock, now living in North Dakota,… Former WI man finds acceptance after leaving Amish family
In the last five years, there have sadly been a few major crashes between motor cars, and horse drawn buggies. One accident even sent four kids to the hospital, and a horse died. Up to… Horse Drawn Vehicles Will Now Need Safety Lights at Night
SHENANDOAH, OH – A group of women wearing bonnets and dark-colored dresses smiled as they toured Shiloh Medical Services, a new clinic at Ohio 13 and Ohio 603. “You worked on our little boy,” one… New medical clinic will cater to needs of Amish, Mennonite patients
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills on May 30 signed into law a measure to improve road safety in Amish communities and across the state. The bill, LD 198, introduced by Rep. David McCrea, D-Fort Fairfield, and… Mills signs law to prevent vehicle-buggy collisions
A southern Indiana Amish couple with 13 children has settled a multi-year lawsuit with the federal government, allowing the Canadian wife to become a permanent U.S. resident without submitting photos of herself in the application. The… Indiana Amish couple could set new religious freedom precedent with lawsuit settlement
Henderson Township, PA – Two Amish girls from Jefferson County who were reported as missing have now been found. The young women ran away from their home on Rock Dump Road in Henderson Township on Sunday.… Two missing Amish girls found safe
The transition from civilian to Soldier can be a culture shock, but for one new Soldier, the challenge of adapting to a new culture is far from a unique experience. Ten years ago, with only… From Amish to Army
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH — Now that the weather is warming up, Eastern Ohio motorists can expect to encounter more than just cars and trucks on local roadways. Horse-drawn buggies operated by Amish residents of the… Use caution: Motorists must share roads with buggies
SULLIVAN, OH — Black River seniors Ben Miller and Ella Yoder could have completely different lives than they do now. Born into the Swartzentruber Amish community, cousins Miller and Yoder could have lived simple lives… Amish-born Black River seniors set to graduate
HUNTINGDON, PA — Martha Peight stood in the first row of the courtroom, shaking yet resolute, as she held the printout of her victim-impact statement. In the benches behind her sat members of area Mennonite… ‘We are done’: Mennonite women speak up on assault, sexual abuse
