YOU SHOULD KNOW: Matthew Schwartz
Lagrange, Indiana – At a young age, Matthew Schwartz would hurry down the long driveway at his home when he heard sirens. Any emergency vehicle fascinated the Amish boy. Schwartz says his parents decided to…
Amish Frustrating Drivers in Kentucky as New Ruling Allows them to Ride Bikes
Kentucky – A new ruling allowing Amish people to ride bikes is creating chaos for motorists in Kentucky, according to local officials. While motorists have long been frustrated by horse drawn carriages on the roadways, now…
Recent Crashes Involving Horse-drawn Vehicles Highlight the Need for Increased Awareness
Nappanee, Indiana – Six-month-old Noah Troyer smiled as his brown eyes twinkled between the straps of the brown helmet covering his skull. On July 22, the infant was ejected from the buggy he was riding…
Coroner: 21-year-old Amish Man Accidentally Shot by Cousin
Smicksburg, Pennsylvania – A coroner says a 21-year-old man was accidentally shot by his 12-year-old cousin in an Amish community in western Pennsylvania. Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman Jr. says the victim is Allen Troyer,…
Lawmakers Move Closer To Amish Buggy Agreement
St. Lawrence County, New York – St. Lawrence County legislators are one step closer to finalizing an agreement concerning Amish buggy safety. Members of the Amish community agreed to increase the amount of gray reflective tape…
Police Identify Two Amish Teens who Drowned in Wilmington Twp. Creek
Wilmington Township, Pennsylvania – Police in Pennsylvania have identified the two teenagers whose bodies were found in a creek along the county lines of Mercer and Lawrence Counties. According to the Pennsylvania State Police 15 -year-old John…
Samuel Yoder
My name is Samuel Yoder, and I grew up in an Old Order Amish community. Most people associate the Amish with good food, big families, and large groups of friends that make for a great…
Buggy Crash Lawsuit Prompts Reminder for Safety on Roads
Elkhart, Indiana – An Amish family did something out of the ordinary by filing a lawsuit after a 2012 crash killed their infant son. In a statement made to the Elkhart Truth, Steve Nolt, a Goshen…
Authorities Probe Amish Drinking Party
A large group of minors is being investigated after an alcohol-fueled, underage party was held in rural Livingston County, Mo., this past weekend. Around 100 underage minors reportedly gathered on a portion of secluded property…
What the Amish Can Teach Us About Health and Happiness
Often viewed as outcasts by mainstream society, the Amish may seem downright bizarre to the average American. Foregoing technological advancements that many of us would be lost without, the Amish have created a way of…