Two Bank Funds Set up for Donations to the Amish
The non-Amish community has been reaching out to Amish neighbors near Canton since Jan. 11, when a fire destroyed not only a home but is presumed to have taken the lives of two Amish men…
Amish, Non-Amish Come Together to Help after Deadly Fire near Lanesboro
Shortly after a fire tore through an Amish home 14 miles south of Lanesboro, killing two men, a call went out for help. In southeastern Minnesota, where the Amish and non-Amish coexist but rarely intermingle,…
Amish Man gets Probation for 120 mph Police Chase in Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – An Amish man who led state police on a chase that hit speeds of up to 120 mph through northern Dauphin County was sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty…
Owners seek buyers for “Amish Wal-Mart”
Spartansburg, Pennsylvania – Mineral spirit lamps light shelves of soup mixes, bulk candies, natural remedies and straw hats. A homemade ice chest keeps perishables fresh, including roll butter and sausage casing. The restroom is an…
Amish Farmer and Author Shares Story of the Simple Life
Fredericksburg, Ohio – From the inside of a small, 1800s-era log cabin, Amish farmer and author David Kline writes about farming, nature and the simple way of life that he enjoys. Outside of the cabin…
An Amish Community Modernizes in Michigan: Goodbye Horse and Buggy, Hello Minivans and Power Tools
As part of this week’s Community Vibe series. We’re exploring one interesting thing about different towns across the state. Today, we go to northern Mid-Michigan, which is home to a large Amish population. For some…
Fire Victims Believed to be Amish Bishop and Teenage Son
Canton, Minnesota – A sheriff in southeastern Minnesota says the two people killed in a house fire are believed to be a local Amish bishop and his teenage son. Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase says…
Two Dead in House Fire in Southeastern Minnesota
Authorities pulled two bodies from the rubble Monday afternoon after a large fire engulfed one of three houses on an Amish family’s property in southeastern Minnesota. The blaze erupted shortly after 1 a.m. on land…
Sheriff: Man Confessed to Poisoning Wife to Death
A Barren County man confessed Sunday to killing his wife nine years ago when the couple was living in Missouri, according to a release from Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen. Samuel Borntreger, 39, of East Nobob…
Man Accused of Supplying Alcohol to Youth in Amish Community
Livingston County, New York – A man has been arrested and charged in Livingston County for supplying alcohol to minors after a large party in July. Michael Yutzy, 22, Jamesport is charged with two misdemeanors…