Norwich Township, Ontario – Two recent tragedies left the Amish community in Norwich Township mourning the loss of two of their own. The deaths of 3-year-old Alvin Miller to cancer just a few weeks ago… Optimists, Community Rally to Support Amish Families
Dundee, Ohio – In the spring, this small village of 300 more than quadruples in size when nearly 1,500 young adults and teenagers — many of them Amish — arrive to participate in a series… Young Amish Sample Drugs Along with the Rest of \’English\’ Life
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… Man Who Promised Cures For Amish Heads To Prison
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… Sheriff: Man Drowned while Fishing
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… Amish Man Arrested for Allegedly Molesting 8 Children
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… \’English-Amish Conflict\’ Flares up in Pequea Township
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… Midsized Farms Getting Squeezed Out in Northeast Indiana
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… Amish Leave Pa. in Search of Greener, Less Touristy Pastures
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… JUDGE: “Amish Mafia” Character Jailed 3 Months for 10th Driving-Under-Suspension Charge
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… Cell Phones, Computers More and More Part of Lancaster County Amish\’s Real World
