This is a neat, quite new property – tucked away in a corner of Amish Virginia. I’m calling it a “Mini-barndominium” because it’s described as a barndominium – but it’s just a one bedroom, one-bathroom home. Compared to the much larger Kentucky Amish barndominium home we saw recently, you can notice the difference. But that one was for a much larger family, and this is…
This latest Michigan Amish buggy crash happened this morning a little while after 9 AM. Two Amish children, ages 9 and 11, were seriously injured. From WNEM: ISABELLA CO., Mich. (WNEM) – Police are investigating a crash involving an Amish horse drawn carriage and a Chevy pickup truck that occurred in Isabella County. The crash happened on Wednesday, July 16 at around 9:17 a.m. on…
Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities, Volume 5, Issue 2 now released New milestones have been reached for both the Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities (JPAC) and Anabaptist scholarship in general. JPAC is blessed with nearly 500 registrants, but there is room for many, many more, as its tenth issue is now released. It is now the “go-to” journal for Anabaptist studies, particularly scholarship about the…
After a number of videos lately of Amish singing popular songs, how about something more traditional. This video was filmed at a New Order Amish youth singing in 2023 by P. Thomas (he’s also brought us previous New Order Amish singing as well as Amish schoolchildren singing). In this video, the youth sing “When All of God’s Singers Get Home.” Phil has provided a number…
Twice in one week, two small children were run over by horse-drawn Amish vehicles – in the very same Amish community. This is out of Schuyler County, Missouri. The accidents sound quite bad when you read them, and led to serious injuries…but thankfully, it seems both children will be okay. From KTVO: SCHUYLER COUNTY, Mo. — Two young Amish children from northeast Missouri were run…
File this one under “fun stuff”. A story is going around the internet about a Tesla Cybertruck owner stopping in and “amaz[ing]” an Amish farmer with the vehicle. While that’s not particularly remarkable (“Amish person amazed by some piece of modern tech” is a common basis for news stories and memes), I guess I’m posting this because I really enjoy the photo: This is from…
Discover the Charm of Pennsylvania Dutch Country Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, Lancaster County is a tranquil haven of rolling farmland, horse-drawn buggies, and warm hospitality. Whether you’re looking to unwind in a quiet countryside B&B or enjoy modern comforts with a rustic twist, Amish Country offers a range of cozy and charming lodging experiences. Here are 10 top places to stay that capture…
The Amish population continues growing at a high rate, with over 400,000 Amish people living in America in over 650 communities. The Amish are currently found in 32 states. But which states have the largest Amish populations? Scroll on for the 2025 list. 1. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Amish Population: 95,410 The Amish in Pennsylvania Guide 2. Ohio Ohio Amish Population: 86,325 The Amish in Ohio Guide 3….
Third Fret Harmony is another Amish music group that (at least) Rose of Ben & Rose has been a part of (and I think still is – though I am not sure). Like Ben & Rose, they are also working with producer Conrad Fisher, and I think you’ll recognize some of that flavor in this song. In this video, which I believe is their first…
A month ago, it was announced that a plea agreement had been arranged for Samantha Petersen, the driver in the crash which took two Amish girl’s lives in Fillmore County, Minnesota in 2023. Today, Petersen officially pleaded guilty. From KROC News: Preston, MN (KROC-AM News) – The former Stewartville woman who was behind the wheel of the SUV that smashed into an Amish buggy and…
Whom will you see at an Amish auction? Last month Jim Halverson gave us a look at an Amish auction in central Michigan – in the Beaverton area of Gladwin County, to be precise. Jim is so prolific in his photo-taking that we have an additional dozen photos from the event. As mentioned before, the community is a Swartzentruber group, but the auction drew some…
Eighteen-year-old Daniel Yoder of Miles Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania lost his life Saturday when his buggy was struck by a minivan. From Centre Daily Times: The driver of a 2023 Toyota Sienna hit the buggy about 5:50 p.m. Saturday on state Route 150 about a 1/2 mile north of Sayers Dam and Marsh Creek roads in Liberty Township, state police at Rockview wrote in…
A 21-year-old New York Amish man named Abraham Shetler lost his life in December 2023, when the buggy he was traveling in was struck by a pickup truck. A 19-year-old riding with him faced life-threatening injuries, but survived. Now, the driver who struck the buggy has been arrested – and will face charges. From localsyr.com: TOWN OF OSWEGATHCHIE, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 34-year-old Ogdensburg man…
Of all the Maine Amish communities (11 and counting), the Unity settlement has gotten the most media attention over the years – whether it’s about a beloved local market being rebuilt, “donut day“, ice harvesting, or a specialty meats business in the community. That’s why it’s neat to see this look at the community at Smyrna (Aroostook County) – and specifically some Amish food businesses…
After posting about the latest Horse Progress Days, held last week in Clare, Michigan, I was fortunate enough to receive not one, but two sets of photos from attendees of this year’s edition – from Jim Halverson, who many of you will recognize from frequent excellent photos here, and from Milo G. Miller, Publisher of the Budget newspaper. Some of you might be readers of…
Michigan, what is the deal? It seems like once or twice a month now we have another story of a serious car-buggy road wreck coming out of the Wolverine State – where Amish, of course, end up on the losing end. Reports are coming out over the past hour or two, out of Gladwin County, Michigan. Here’s the summary from abc12 News: GLADWIN COUNTY, Mich….
The Amish Acres complex in Nappanee, Indiana was a long-running and popular tourist destination in northern Indiana Amish Country. It offered a restaurant, theater shows, and Amish-themed tours and activities. I think it’s fair to say it was one of the best-known Amish-themed tourist attractions in the country, maybe “top five” even. After a 50-year run, the property was sold by its original owners in…