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Mrs.B August 21, 2026 at 7:52 am on Inside An Ultra-Basic Amish Home With A Foosball Table — And A Trapdoor (24 Photos)I believe the trap door leads to a water shed/cistern of sorts. It fills with water naturally and keeps the home humidified in the winter.
Dee August 20, 2026 at 6:24 pm on Michigan Officials: Our Amish Should Be Able To Vote Without Photo IDIf the last is pass that we have to have an ID for voting, I feel that ever American person who can prove they were born in the USA . A photo would be the best way to go because one can not alter a photo. I feel Each and every person , no matter who they are they should have a ID photo and it should be taken every four years because people 's looks change as they get older. A person should have to show their photo at the Voting Polls before they are given a Ballot. As for people who vote by mail they should have to go to the voting place and have their picture registered so they will be able to vote absentee ballot.. as for The Amish they should have to have photo Id also. As the saying goes what is good for the goose is good for the gander and that means every one should have to have a photo ID no matter who the are.
Robert Peachman August 19, 2026 at 8:31 pm on Lovina Zook Left The Amish And Now Shares Her Recipes With 6 Million Followers — Without Breaking Eye ContactI would like to to see and cook her cooking recipes and eat them
Jim Krämer August 19, 2026 at 6:34 pm on Driver Distracted By Notebook Hits Amish Buggy — 11-Year-Old Suffers Skull FractureIt is, as we both agree, most certainly life threatening. Leave it to the media to screw up the report! Such is "Reporting" nowadays: accuracy has flown the coop like chickens in a hurricane!
Ben Riehl August 19, 2026 at 4:11 pm on Amish Volleyball Has Gotten Bigger Than You Thought – 4 Takeaways From A New ReportVolleyball was the prevailing sport at the youth suppers and singing. But I was clumsy. I still helped. But it seemed I could not get a girlfriend until I quit volleyball,and pitched quoits instead. It seemed I always tripped and fell in front of the girl I was trying to impress
JF August 19, 2026 at 3:51 pm on Amish Boy, Age 8, Killed In Farm Equipment Accident (Northwest Pennsylvania)These people should not be exempt from being charged with child neglect or animal abuse. It’s insane.
Doris Butler August 19, 2026 at 11:42 am on Dozens Of Amish Train For Rural Emergencies In This Pennsylvania CommunityI live in Belleville and have to wonder why most attendees were from Juniata County. Did you have trouble reaching people here? I hope you will bring this training back to our area. I would be willing to help get the word out. I am 68 don't work anymore, but I do drive. I would also advise not having it on a Wednesday, as that is the weekly Sale Barn day and a lot of Amish here are selling there or looking to buy and sell animals at the auction.
MarthaCable August 19, 2026 at 10:09 am on Lovina Zook Left The Amish And Now Shares Her Recipes With 6 Million Followers — Without Breaking Eye ContactI am very happy for her. She is educating the public on Amish customs, so what is wrong with that? And why was she paid so little to teach school? Amish are not poor at what i am seeing some of them spend on driving horses!! And she is not a man, so why was she pushed to work at a sawmill? Unless it was bookwork. Her mother constantly picking helped push her away also. i had a manipulative mother and it is not good for self esteem. I wish her and her husband great success!! And with their work ethic, I am sure they will achieve their goals.
Jeff August 18, 2026 at 6:51 pm on Lovina Zook Left The Amish And Now Shares Her Recipes With 6 Million Followers — Without Breaking Eye ContactI love her videos and her with her husband is so dang cute!
K.D. August 18, 2026 at 6:27 pm on Driver Distracted By Notebook Hits Amish Buggy — 11-Year-Old Suffers Skull FractureHow can a skull fracture possibly be non- life-threatening??
Rod August 18, 2026 at 6:08 pm on Amish Boy, Age 8, Killed In Farm Equipment Accident (Northwest Pennsylvania)These poor parents. Their son is gone forever, and run over by their own family farm equipment. I remember at that age my parents wouldn’t let us near that type of work. Children used to earn money in dangerous conditions before labor unions and state laws. That all ended because of the national opposition to the tragedy created for children. This disaster is not going to go away until people speak up. There is a time for this conversation, and I think it is long overdue. There is a 10 year old Amish boy buried in a local community under the very same circumstances. When will this get resolved?
Kelley August 18, 2026 at 4:40 pm on Lovina Zook Left The Amish And Now Shares Her Recipes With 6 Million Followers — Without Breaking Eye ContactI’m one of Lovina’s many fans and purchased her cookbook! Part of her appeal is that there is no pretense about her. She is totally comfortable in her own skin whether she’s wearing Amish garb (for filming) or English clothes. Lovina credits her mother for the ability to cook and bake with love. One day I hope her family embraces Lovina, Eli and their baby daughter, with love and acceptance. Lovina did not join the church so technically ought not be shunned…yet she is basically shunned by them.
Joseph August 18, 2026 at 4:10 pm on Lovina Zook Left The Amish And Now Shares Her Recipes With 6 Million Followers — Without Breaking Eye Contactentweder mein oder las es ganz sein
Cherylcake August 17, 2026 at 11:25 pm on 7 Ways Amish Families Keep Grocery Bills Low — Even With 8 KidsI love the way you give us helpful information to save money and such. Very nice of you. And as always, a well written article. I buy several whole chickens and cut the breasts off and freeze them individually for later, and roast the legs and thighs on the body, pick the meat and freeze that for bbq sandwiches. Then I boil the bones into broth to make a base for pot pie, chicken corn soup or just to use in gravy and whatnot.
J.O.B. August 17, 2026 at 9:17 pm on Lovina Zook Left The Amish And Now Shares Her Recipes With 6 Million Followers — Without Breaking Eye ContactIf the Amish life is not for her and she wants to leave, then more power to her. However,... She is using the Amish for fame and money. So apparently it is good enough for her. I don't know. I get mixed feelings on stories like this.
Erik Wesner August 17, 2026 at 7:57 pm on Dozens Of Amish Train For Rural Emergencies In This Pennsylvania CommunityGladly KD and it was neat to see this. Other communities do safety-focused events, sometimes on a much bigger scale. It was good to see the hands-on aspect of this training and that it was not just men taking part.
Robert Naulty August 17, 2026 at 5:20 pm on This Tricky Amish Buggy Passing Situation Just Put A Woman In The HospitalMr. Wesner I really enjoy reading your articles! This article in particular finally addresses the issue and that is to use common sense! So often, people do not use what is considered common sense and consideration for the other person. I'm glad to see your suggestion and hopefully more people will use it. Your articles always informative and I enjoy the various topics. Keep up the good work! Thank You!
Sally Operacz August 17, 2026 at 8:17 am on Amish Builders – OhioGood morning, I would like some help with building a pergola to coincide with my Barnaminium. I would also like decking. I live in Berkey, Ohio If someone could contact me with information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
Joe August 16, 2026 at 10:05 am on One Million Amish By 2050?Soon, I will be turning 80. I was brought up catholic. A baptist minister "led me to the Lord" when I was 16 years old (the same age Amish children are allowed to "explore the english world). Along the way (and attending many christian churches of different denominations) I noticed that the people who benefited MOST, from any service, were those who ran the churches. I would learn of many people needing financial help, of one form or the other, but I never heard that any of those churches helped ANY of their regular members or anybody else. The "offerings" allowed those who ran the church, to live well. It was not, too long ago, that I finally was able to hear, and read, about the Amish people! How come I never heard of them, before? How come, nobody at all those churches I attended, all those years, ever mentioned "The Amish"? Wow! What an amazing group. To say they read and follow the bible consistently, is an understatement. To me, they ARE practicing what they preach, and more. However, they still fall short, when it comes to truly "serving" the needs of ALL their people, according to the bible. If you have not noticed it yet, they call it "ordnung", "unwritten" rules and regulations that are used by those in charge (just like "the talmud", the book the jewish leaders use, along side "the torah". In spite of the "ordnung", it seems that many amish people have been able to change those rules, little by little, and make use of what is considered to be today, modern tools, to help make their lives easier and better. I believe, that, in due time, most amish will get to live a more modern life, than what they are living now. Their principles will stay the same, but their "tools" will change, with time. And rightly so.
Jo Llewellin August 15, 2026 at 9:45 am on New Order Amish vs. Old Order: What’s the Difference?I’m British, 50 and disabled. So I have absolutely nothing practical to offer the community, nor the means to travel there. However, I greatly admire your lifestyle and have a question for you. Do you believe that we are living in Satans little season of deception, following the millennial reign of Christ? As spoken of in revelation chapter 20? I’m not looking for an argument, or even a theological debate. I’m genuinely interested, as your way of life (as portrayed to us outside of your community) seems to indicate that. Many thanks, Jo
Deborah August 14, 2026 at 5:28 pm on Six Ejected In Rear-End Crash — In Pennsylvania County Where Buggy Ban FailedLet's not get into the age thing. As long as an individual's cognizant faculties are intact, age is irrelevant. When driving in the country one should ALWAYS expect to come upon slow moving tractors, wagons, or buggies. I don't know too many who stick to posted speed limits either, and that's on ANY roads. It is certainly agreed that she should've either stopped or greatly slowed down, though. Additionally, sometimes even shielding one's eyes from the sun with one's hand can be inadequate, as even that can add to restricting one's field of vision. I pray for healing for everyone injured.
Randy A August 14, 2026 at 9:41 am on Lancaster County Man Pleads Guilty In $402 Million ATM Ponzi Scheme That Hit Amish & Mennonites. But His Attorney Says The Loss Could Actually Be…ZeroYou hear about this sort of fraud all the time with variations. A smooth talking, slick shyster rolls into town with a fabulous get rich scheme, signs up a bunch of suckers and cleans-out the victims. Think about it. If someone could actually generate those type of returns, wouldn't it be a lot easier to market to a very small group of wealthy investors rather than a large group of everyday people?
John Wengerd August 14, 2026 at 5:23 am on Amish Cabins – Michigangood morning have a customer in New Paris Indiana interested in a cabin approx 950 Sq Ft you go that far thank you
