Protecting the Amish population in Ohio
Ohio has a substantial number of Amish residents. Some are in our own region. All too frequently, we have to report accidents in which motor vehicles have struck horse-draw buggies operated by the Amish. Ohio…
Amish-run business burns down on first day of operation
LAGRANGE, IN – The first day turned into a disaster at a new local business after fire that destroyed the building and equipment on Tuesday. More than a half-dozen fire departments responded to the early…
The Amish use tech differently than you think. We should emulate them.
Technology promised to connect us but divided us instead. As people worry about smartphone addiction and vow to spend less time on their laptops, social media companies are scrambling to placate a world that has…
New Ohio law seeks to make Amish buggies more visible, reduce collisions
The bill would require animal-drawn vehicles to display these two things on top of the vehicle at all times. Failure to do so could result in a fine. Ohio’s “English” drivers must share the road…
Proposed Ohio law seeks to prevent crashes by making Amish buggies more visible
COLUMBUS, OH – A new proposed Ohio law, backed by state lawmakers representing areas of the state with significant Amish populations, would toughen visibility requirements on buggies and other horse-drawn vehicles in an effort to…
Under the Radar: House bill aims to protect ‘vulnerable’ road travelers
HARRISBURG, PA – Legislation that passed the state House would call for stiffer penalties for careless driving that injures “vulnerable” highway users, like pedestrians, bicyclists and those riding in horse-and-buggies. “Pennsylvania’s highways have a high…
Pennsylvania man conned Amish, Mennonites in $60 million Ponzi scheme
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA – A Pennsylvania accountant defrauded Amish and Mennonite community members out of $60 million after investing their money in a failing dairy he owned, investigators said. Philip E. Riehl provided accounting services to members…
Man sentenced for abuse in Ohio Amish community
WARREN, OH — For the second time in less than a week, members of an Amish community sat in a courtroom where one of their own was sentenced to prison for sexually molesting a minor…
People stepping up to support Amish child abuse victims
LANCASTER, PA — When Miriam Esh learned of a devastating case of child sexual abuse emerging last year in a Lancaster County Amish community, she traveled here from her Lewisburg, Pa., home to offer support…
Pennsylvania Amish man sentenced to 38-76 years for sexually abusing 4 pre-teen girls
A judge imposed a 38- to 76-year prison sentence Friday on an elderly Amish man for years of sexually abusing four girls in a case that highlighted growing awareness of sexual abuse among Amish and…