Not all the accidents between cars and Amish buggies happen at night, and many of them could be avoided without any more legislation. A perfect example is the recent accident when a car driven by… Amish not to blame for all road accidents

ST. LAWRENCE, NY – In 2015, state and St. Lawrence county officials met with representatives of the Amish community to discuss how to increase safety when it comes to horse-drawn buggies. The all-black buggies can… Out of sight: Amish, county leaders must recommit to keeping buggies safe

MADISON, WI – Gov. Scott Walker signed into law this week a bill drafted to make roads safer for both auto and buggy drivers, mainly by requiring more visibility for horse-drawn vehicles. Authored by Rep. John… Gov. Scott Walker signs bill with new requirements for horse-drawn buggies

Illinois – The proposed Illinois Amish Heritage Center has the potential to do more than inform the outside world. The Illinois Amish Heritage Preservation Foundation has set an ambitious goal: to build a heritage center in… Editorial | Understanding our neighbors

MIDDLEFIELD, OH – Two West Farmington men are among three suspects accused of stealing a freezer full of ice cream in an Amish community. The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office says Raymond Welz, Jr. and Mark Boggess,… Trumbull men accused of stealing ice cream from Amish

WEST CHESTER, PA – A Sadsbury man was formally sentenced Tuesday to state prison for a series of burglaries at Amish owned businesses in western Chester County and Lancaster County. Jesse Lewis Johnson, 30, had… Restitution paid, man sentenced for Amish burglaries

MOUNT HOPE, OH – A sobering commitment to nonresistance in wartime was the theme given the most attention at the 13th Anabaptist Identity Conference. Hours of lectures on the experiences of nonresistant Christians during the… Plain Anabaptist conference seeks common ground

Palm Desert resident John Peters, 66, came from a confused family background—which, in anyone else, might have led to dysfunction, insecurity and/or any number of psychologically traumatic results. But this ebullient man has not only… Know Your Neighbors: Meet John Peters, Who Went From an Amish Upbringing to Multiple Degrees and a Career in Education

While most tourists are planning their trips to smorgasbords and souvenir shops, the heart of Lancaster County gathers every year in the mud. It’s mud sale season: The time of year where Amish and non-Amish… 7 things you’ll see at an Amish mud sale, Lancaster County’s surreal fundraising tradition

SARASOTA, FL – There’s a subtle quilt pattern that runs through Sarasota’s newest hotel. The small squares of color, along with handmade furniture and a few tastefully hung straw hats behind the front desk, set… New Sarasota hotel has modern amenities with Amish flavor