HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – In Amish society, young people between the ages of 16 and 21 are encouraged to explore the outside world before choosing the simple life and that often includes the use of… VIDEO: Amish man in buggy arrested for OVI, told deputy he had 10 beers

CAYUGA COUNTY, NY – Late last month, after responding to the third horse and buggy accident in three months, members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office sat down to discuss what had gone wrong on… Cayuga County sheriff asks drivers to use caution following string of horse-drawn buggy accidents

Three men caught stealing a freezer full of ice cream from an Amish freezer house have been indicted on charges of breaking and entering, and petty theft. Michael L. Pascal, 51, of 15791 Pierce St.,… Ice Cream Bandits Indicted on B&E, Petty Theft Charges

ADAMS COUNTY, IN – Two Amish midwives have been charged in Adams County with illegally practicing medicine and administering medication to mothers and babies. Sylvia C. Eicher and Lydiann S. Schwartz, both 73, both face felony charges of Practicing… Amish women plead not guilty during court appearance

CLEVELAND, OH – The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks has lost an attempt to appeal his sentence in federal court. An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet… Federal judge re-affirms sentence in Amish hair-cutting case

Do firefighters want to get to the firehouse fast? Do ducks quack? The photograph accompanying this column tells the story of a phenomenon that somehow escaped the Scribbler’s attention when he discussed big-wheeled Amish scooters… Some Amish first responders use motorized scooters to speed to the firehouse [The Scribbler]

BRASHER FALLS, NY – With the number of Amish families growing in their community, members of the Brasher Town Board have adopted a resolution that asks the state commissioner of motor vehicles to require members… Brasher officials want slow moving vehicle emblems on Amish vehicles

Verne Troyer, the actor and stunt performer best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movie franchise, died on Saturday. He was 49. His spokesman confirmed his death but did not specify the cause… Verne Troyer, Mini-Me in Austin Powers Movies, Dies at 49

PINECRAFT, FL – Each winter, for close to a century now, hundreds of Amish and Mennonite families have travelled from their homes in icy quarters of the U.S. and Canada to Pinecraft, a small, sunny neighborhood… Where the Amish Go on Vacation

Histories of church denominations are always interesting, and there are many. In fact, a little research shows an estimated 33,000 Christian denominations exist around the world. I grew up in the Church of Brethren, which… Intolerance make it difficult for human beings to coexist peacefully