By Kevin Williams
We have an interesting slate of stories populating our Amish in the News section this week.
BRIDGE INCONVENIENCE: Â A bridge on Pennsylvania State Route 372 closed last week due to a crack found in the span. Â So the stay closed the bridge, but that closure has had a ripple effect through the area economy, which includes a lot of Amish. Â Click here to read the scoop.
KATE STOLTZ: Â From Amish to model. Â I don't have much use for the show "Breaking Amish", but it sounds like this young woman has gone through an incredible journey from the barn to the catwalk. Â I know you can't believe everything you read, but this article was very interesting and if the story is true, it really is quite extraordinary. Â Most people who leave the Amish don't do so in such a public fashion. Click here to read more about the journey of Kate Stotlz.
CONNEAUTVILLE AMISH:  If you are anywhere near Erie, PA; Meadville, PA; Youngstown, Ohio, etc you really need to put this Oct 9 event on your calendar.  Click here for more info. Conneautville is an Amish settlement that I would love to visit someday but my understanding is that it is a more progressive community.
TACO CRESCENT CAKE: Â Check out Amish columnist Millie Otto's recipe for "Taco Cresent Cake" and read about the goings on in her life in the sprawling Amish settlement of Arthur, Illinois. Â Click here.
MISSOURI MENNONITES: Â This is a surprisingly delightful piece for such a small newspaper (or large for that matter). Â A small Missouri newspaper ran a great story and photo package about the community of Old Order Mennonites in their area. Â Click here to read the piece, it's worth visiting just for the beautiful photography!
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