Author Haley Straw returns today with part 4 of a new winter-themed series, drawing on one of her more challenging experiences as an Amish taxi driver. Part 1 is here, part 2 here, and part 3 here if you missed them. I was exhausted to the point of feeling loopy. The world felt distant – sounds dulled, everything slightly off. That’s when the talking started behind us….
Amish schools in one Ohio community are all full – so the community is planning a new one. This brief report by Shawn Digity in the Zanesville Times Recorder reveals some details about what goes into building an Amish school – in this case in an Amish community in Muskingum County, OH. For one, the cost of building a new Amish school? In this case,…
A four-month-old infant was ejected along with its parents in a buggy wreck February 10th in Ashland County, Ohio. Looking at the photos, the buggy can be described as pretty well destroyed. The infant was transported to hospital; the parents suffered only minor injuries. Ashland County Pictures provides reporting and images from the scene: ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, along with…
Less that two weeks ago, we learned that the Indiana State Police were seeking tips in an over 50-year-old case, in which an Amish youth was killed by a rock thrown into his buggy. Since that public call for assistance, tips have “poured in”. Not only that, ISP Detective Jake Quick says “we have some potential suspects at this time,” according to a new report…
While we haven’t gotten a full video in awhile, Ben and Rose have been pouring on the shorts lately. Their latest is “Stroll Over Heaven”. This one is simply Ben playing guitar and singing with Rose in a 37-second clip (below). The simple description attached to the clip is “Ben and Rose work out ‘Stroll Over Heaven’ at Ragamuffin Hall”. Sounds like another lovely tune….
This one is just heartbreaking. A two-year-old Amish girl lost her life Saturday in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania after falling from a tractor. More from Lancaster Online: A 2-year-old Amish girl died after sustaining a head injury in a farming accident on Saturday in Upper Leacock Township, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. Sarann S. King, of Gordonville, died Saturday on the 300 block of…
“Suddenly Amish” is the latest in a line of Amish-themed reality programs, like its predecessors “Amish Mafia” or “Breaking Amish”. You shouldn’t have high expectations of these shows, though you can understand why they keep making them. In previous posts I gave you my biggest questions on the show. I also shared experts’ criticism of it – and the idea that it may not be…
Today’s Amish home is a “sister” to one we looked at back in November, in the same community in Lucas County, Iowa (Chariton). That one was described as a “Charming Farmstead” in the listing. This is a similarly-charming home. But there is one detail that would make someone scanning through these photos (but not reading the text) raise an eyebrow 🙂 More on that below…
The driver of the semi truck in Tuesday’s fatal wreck, Bekzhan Beishekeev, has been transferred from local custody to federal custody. No charges have been filed as of now related to the wreck, which happened in Jay County, Indiana, and claimed four Amish lives. Rather, Beishekeev is being held separately by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As reported by WANE 15, “Indiana State Police emphasized…
Author Haley Straw returns today with part 3 of a new winter-themed series, drawing on one of her more challenging experiences as an Amish taxi driver. Part 1 is here and part 2 here, if you missed them. Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity. – Earl Nightingale We were living with my mother-in-law while building our house. By the time I finished packing, there were bags lined up…