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Economic Times
6 days ago
- Economic Times
6 people dead after a truck crashed into a van carrying members of an Amish group in Michigan
A pickup truck ran a stop sign in rural Michigan, crashing into a van carrying Amish community members and killing at least six people. The crash involved 13 people, with 10 in the van. Seven others were hospitalized. In a separate incident the same day, a 4-month-old girl died in a buggy crash. Authorities urge caution in Amish-traveled areas. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A pickup truck went through a stop sign in rural Michigan and crashed into a van carrying members of an Amish community, killing at least six people, authorities crash occurred Tuesday afternoon in Tuscola County's Gilford Township, 100 miles (161 kilometers) north of people were in the two vehicles, including 10 in the van, the sheriff's office said."Multiple passengers were ejected from the van and the pickup," the sheriff's office said on Facebook. "At this time there are 6 confirmed fatalities and the condition of the additional patients is unknown."Members of a local Amish community were in the van, Undersheriff Robert Baxter said Wednesday."They had a paid driver in the van," he told The Associated Press. "I'm not sure where they were headed or where they were coming from. They're county residents."Baxter said seven people were taken to a hospital. He had no update on their Amish generally follow basic Christian beliefs while maintaining a degree of separation from common society. They typically rely on horse-drawn buggies for transportation and do not operate their own cars or trucks but will ride in vehicles driven by people who are not a separate tragedy Tuesday in western Michigan, a 4-month-old girl died after a crash involving a pickup truck and an Amish buggy, state police said. There were four other children and two adults in the buggy.A 2-year-old boy was in critical condition, police said."This tragic crash is a sobering reminder to drive with patience and caution in areas where horse-and-buggy travel is a way of life," police 61% of North America's Amish population lives in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, according to Elizabethtown College, though Michigan also has a relatively large share.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Top graduates return to Lakeland High School class of 2025
Lakeland High School has two designated top graduates for the first time in six years. The school board agreed to reinstate valedictorian and salutatorian last summer. The designation begins with the class of 2025. The board eliminated the naming of top graduates and class rankings in 2016; the policy became effective with the class of 2019. Officials said at the time they got rid of the rankings to produce well-rounded students who care for challenging themselves more than taking easier classes to improve their grade point averages. Senior Faith Wormuth is this year's valedictorian and fellow senior Evan Berlinski was named salutatorian, the first top graduates with the designations since 2018. Faith, 18, said she found out the designation returned earlier in the school year. 'That's when I learned that I was first in the class,' the Mayfield resident said. 'I was obviously very surprised but … it's an honor.' Faith, who graduated with her identical twin sister Deanna Wormuth, said the top designation shows how hard she's worked and how dedicated she is. The twins plan to attend Loyola University Maryland in the fall, with Faith majoring in nursing and Deanna studying forensic science. * Faith Wormuth, valedictorian, Lakeland High School class of 2025 (SUBMITTED) * Evan Berlinski, salutatorian, Lakeland High School class of 2025 (PATRICK CARRUBE/SUBMITTED) Show Caption 1 of 2 Faith Wormuth, valedictorian, Lakeland High School class of 2025 (SUBMITTED) Expand 'It's just gratifying to see that my work is noticed,' Faith said. Evan, 18, also said he was honored to be named one of the school's top graduates. While he was aware he was one of the top students in the class, the Greenfield Twp. resident didn't expect he would be named salutatorian. Evan, who plans to study computer science and play soccer at Elizabethtown College, said the designation shows how hard he has worked, as he balanced academics with playing soccer and participating in track and field. 'I feel like my hard work paid off,' he said. Prior to the designations being reinstated, Lakeland was the only school district in Lackawanna County to not name valedictorian and salutatorian. Board members reinstated the class rank policy in October. Under it, students in grades 9-12 are ranked by grade point average, with the ranking entered on the student's records. Students who have the same GPA are ranked together. Class rank does not appear on transcripts. If a higher-education institution requests a student's rank, the district will communicate it directly to the institution, according to the policy. The board began discussing reinstating the designations last spring after a parent advocated for them to be brought back. The high school also grants Lambda Eta Sigma status to seniors. Students who wish to earn the designation have to meet a number of academic, extracurricular and attendance requirements. Eleven seniors, including Evan, earning the designation this year, Principal Carmella Bullick said. Superintendent Marc Wyandt, Ed.D., said the return of a valedictorian and salutatorian is exciting for the district and community. 'We are fortunate to enjoy tremendous community support, and naming a valedictorian and salutatorian is a point of pride that I think everyone shares in,' he said. Bullick said it feels great to have the designations return. 'I think it definitely honors the academic accolades of our highest-achieving students,' she said. Lakeland's top graduates were among 102 seniors who graduated on Friday at the Scott Twp. school.
CBS News
08-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Amish communities in Michigan and Indiana quickly repair tornado damage
No contractors, no repair estimates, no haggling with the insurance company: After a tornado struck an Amish community in Michigan, the work was underway even before the National Weather Service could assess the damage. Meteorologists make site visits to determine the speed, breadth and impact of a tornado. But sometimes the hammers have already been swinging. That's what Dustin Norman of the weather service found in Branch County, Michigan, a few days after a tornado Wednesday with peak winds of 100 mph. The Amish had put new shingles on a home, reframed a barn and made other major repairs in their community. He said the situation was similar in an Amish area hit by a tornado that day in Adams County, Indiana, 90 miles south. "Once something gets damaged, they just fix it," Norman said Tuesday. "We can't always get out there for two or three days. When we do, it looks like nothing happened. ... I completely respect how quickly they get stuff done." The Amish generally are private and insular and maintain a degree of separation from common society. Approximately 61% of the North American Amish population lives in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, according to Elizabethtown College. As of April 8, the NWS confirmed 12 tornadoes touched down across Michigan on March 30, with an additional two more hitting Branch County on April 2. Michigan typically sees 15 to 16 tornadoes a year on average.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Amish communities quickly repair tornado damage in Michigan and Indiana
BETHEL, Mich. (AP) — No contractors, no repair estimates, no haggling with the insurance company: After a tornado struck an Amish community in Michigan, the work was underway even before the National Weather Service could assess the damage. Meteorologists make site visits to determine the speed, breadth and impact of a tornado. But sometimes the hammers have already been swinging. That's what Dustin Norman of the weather service found in Branch County, Michigan, a few days after a tornado Wednesday with peak winds of 100 mph (160 kph). The Amish had put new shingles on a home, reframed a barn and made other major repairs in their community. He said the situation was similar in an Amish area hit by a tornado that day in Adams County, Indiana, 90 miles (145 kilometers) south. 'Once something gets damaged, they just fix it,' Norman said Tuesday. 'We can't always get out there for two or three days. When we do, it looks like nothing happened. ... I completely respect how quickly they get stuff done." The Amish generally are private and insular and maintain a degree of separation from common society. Approximately 61% of the North American Amish population lives in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, according to Elizabethtown College.
The Independent
08-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Amish communities quickly repair tornado damage in Michigan and Indiana
No contractors, no repair estimates, no haggling with the insurance company: After a tornado struck an Amish community in Michigan, the work was underway even before the National Weather Service could assess the damage. Meteorologists make site visits to determine the speed, breadth and impact of a tornado. But sometimes the hammers have already been swinging. That's what Dustin Norman of the weather service found in Branch County, Michigan, a few days after a tornado Wednesday with peak winds of 100 mph (160 kph). The Amish had put new shingles on a home, reframed a barn and made other major repairs in their community. He said the situation was similar in an Amish area hit by a tornado that day in Adams County, Indiana, 90 miles (145 kilometers) south. 'Once something gets damaged, they just fix it,' Norman said Tuesday. 'We can't always get out there for two or three days. When we do, it looks like nothing happened. ... I completely respect how quickly they get stuff done." The Amish generally are private and insular and maintain a degree of separation from common society. Approximately 61% of the North American Amish population lives in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, according to Elizabethtown College.
