“Amish family members are more likely to participate in a study if they know some of their siblings have participated,” said Shaub, who has worked at the ARC since 2004.

Women who leave their Amish community often face employment, housing and mental health challenges as they transition to non-Amish American culture. Learn more about the organizations offering support.

Two young Amish children from northeast Missouri were run over in separate accidents in the past week. Both incidents happened in Schuyler County. The most recent accident happened just before 4 p.m.

The family member who reported the illnesses walked about a half-mile to a telephone booth to call 911, as the family is Amish and does not have a telephone, Fantom said Saturday.

The family member who reported the illnesses walked about a half-mile to a telephone booth to call 911, as the family is Amish and does not have a telephone, Fantom said Saturday.

Last year, the health department cited two Amish homeowners along Township Road 140 in Hardin County because of their sewage system. Health officials also said the homes in question lacked the ...