Over the past two months, horse owners in Kent County, Delaware – in particular the Amish – have seen their horses dying suddenly from an unknown illness. “Sudden” as in fine one day, gone the next. But thankfully, the good work of veterinarians has likely put an end to that. From Delaware Online: A mysterious illness has been killing horses in Kent County in the…
Compared to the last barn move we saw, this one is a lot more straightforward. But still quite impressive. The Amish – reportedly 300 of them (though again I’m not always sure how accurate these numbers are) – pick up and move a 45′ x 72′ pole barn. They carry it directly forward to its new resting spot, for a distance of what looks a…
If you’re spending time in the Holmes County Amish community and looking for a good place to eat, you’ve got plenty of good options. The area is known for hearty, homestyle cooking—think broasted chicken, real mashed potatoes, fresh-baked pies, and plenty of comfort food made from scratch. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, these establishments – from hearty buffets to Amish-run bakeries…
Here’s another simple but beautiful Amish home. We’ve already seen one home from this community (Harmony, Minnesota), which was one of the most attractive Amish homes we’ve featured here. This one is similar. It’s described as a “hobby farm” in the listing – a five-bedroom home on 6.5 acres. This is a Swartzentruber Amish community, so that means the home has no bathrooms. Here’s the…
Practical simplicity from America’s plain people—no buggy required. In a world driven by convenience, consumption, and credit, the Amish live by a radically different code: simplicity, frugality, and self-reliance. And while most of us aren’t ready to give up electricity or ride a buggy to work, we can learn a lot from the habits that help Amish families thrive—often on a single income. Here are…
In Chimney Rock, North Carolina, the Amish have become a regular part of the scenery, so to speak. So much so that we may need to start calling it at least a “temporary” Amish settlement 🙂 The outpouring of support from the Plain community (and of course, not only from them) for those in the region recovering from Hurricane Helene has been remarkable. WSOC reports…
A man driving at “an extreme high rate of speed”, nearly ran over an officer in Bath County, KY. Here’s what happened next…in what sounds like an absolutely crazy pursuit (via FOX 56): The police claim he was still evading officers onto Highway 60 toward Owingsville before turning onto Peasticks Road and Forge Hill Road, running numerous vehicles off the roadway in the process. Callahan…
The Witmer, Pennsylvania Fire Protective Association reported last week about a male person being run over by an “Amish-style wooden hay wagon”. Witmer is an area near the heart of Lancaster County, PA, a stone’s throw from better-known locales like Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse. It is an area heavily-inhabited by Amish residents, and in all likelihood this accident involved an Amish person. Some outlets are (potentially…
The main information here is the headline: Samuel Hochstetler, 18, appeared in court Friday (Meigs County, Ohio) and has pled not guilty in the murder of Amish woman Rosanna Kinsinger, 28. This is reported by WCHS: MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — An 18-year-old Amish man pleaded not guilty Friday in a Meigs County, Ohio, murder case. Samuel Hochstetler, of Rutland, Ohio, was indicted earlier in…
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is not just the heart of Amish Country—it’s also a hub for hearty, homestyle cooking rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore more, one of the best ways to experience the culture is by sitting down to a meal like the locals do. Here are 10 PA Dutch & Amish-style restaurants worth visiting…