After a brisk quarter-mile walk, we arrived at the Zehrs' where skating was planned for any folks in church who get a kick out of sliding over the ice. I enjoy skating, but never got to be too much of ...

The Times Observer published thousands of local stories this year, but none generated more attention and debate than the ...

Fi, electricity, and indoor plumbing for bonnets, buggies, and strict rules in TLC’s newest reality series set deep in Amish ...

Roast beef, ham, and other meats are cooked just right. The side dishes range from creamy mashed potatoes to fresh vegetables. Make sure you leave some space for the dessert area. Shoofly pie is a ...

There’s also roast beef, ham, and other perfectly cooked meats. The side dishes range from creamy mashed potatoes to fresh vegetables. Make sure you leave space for the impressive dessert area. The ...

Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

Gloria Yoder reflects on an ice skating outing with the kids and prepares sauerkraut and sausage for New Year's.

When Nolt was 27, she had what she described as a “spiritual rebirth” and decided to leave. She was excommunicated and kicked ...

Despite moving into new industries, Amish entrepreneurs prioritize faith, family, and community over profits. Andrew Troyer ...

In the rolling farmlands of Pennsylvania, the Amish live their lives untouched by the relentless pace of life that occurs just beyond their borders. Though neighboring New York stands as a beacon for ...