Urbana, Illinois – A man who told Illinois Amish families he could cure ailments by applying what he called a “wellness vibrator” to their necks is headed to prison. The Decatur Herald & Review reports…
Dundee, Ohio – A 22-year-old Dalton-area man apparently drowned while fishing Saturday in the backwaters of Beach City Dam, about three miles north of Dundee. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Walt Wilson identified the victim as Benny…
Washington Township, Pennsylvania – An Amish man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after State Police said he allegedly molested eight children. Troopers arrested John Beiler, 47, from Allenwood in Union County. Authorities said Beiler molested five…
A property owner knowingly violated several ordinances and ignored a written notice on April 3, according to Pequea Township’s zoning officer. And when the board of supervisors decided to give Elam Stoltzfus one more chance…
Indiana – It’s an industry with shrinking participation but growing revenue of more than a half-billion dollars in northeast Indiana. Welcome to the big business of farming. And going big may be the best bet…
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – Rolling pastures dotted with grazing cows, fields of corn and classic buggies driven by Amish in hats and bonnets — these are the images that attract visitors to Lancaster County, home…
A character from the hit television series “Amish Mafia” will serve three months in prison for his 10th driving-under-suspension charge. John Schmucker, a leading character on the Discovery Channel series, will report to Lancaster County…
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – Aaron, an Amish small business owner in Lancaster County, uses computer software for his bookkeeping and exchanges e-mails with customers to nail down jobs. He uses a digital camera to keep…
Middlefield, Ohio – The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a 3-year-old boy was run over by an Amish buggy Wednesday afternoon in Middlefield. The boy sustained injuries from the accident and is being transported…
Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania – A 10 year old Amish girl is struck and killed while walking along a road this afternoon in Lancaster County. The incident happened at about at around 4 o’clock along the…
