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Larry Stout

Larry W. Stout has worn lots of hats over the years; a decorated military veteran, ordained pastor, university professor in Europe, and missionary to the former Soviet Union. He has authored textbooks on human resource management and leadership that have been translated into six languages as well as had published two novels. He currently invests his energies as a foster parent and board member for eight different community organizations. He is a native of Montgomery, graduating from Montgomery Area High School in 1970, who married his high school sweetheart Debbie, and together they have raised two sons and two daughters, one of which is adopted, but they cannot remember which one.

County Hall Corner: Smart Tech Meets Open Books in Lycoming County 0

The Lycoming County Commissioners continue to navigate the delicate balance between modernizing local government and protecting the wallets of local taxpayers. During their most recent weekly meeting, officials addressed several operational decisions that connect directly to the broader financial realities facing the region. These administrative choices take place against the backdrop of a carefully managed

County Hall Corner: Lycoming County Sets America 250 in Motion 0

The Lycoming County Commissioners turned their attention to patriotic celebration and governmental transparency at their April 30 meeting, launching plans for America’s 250th birthday while implementing new measures to show residents exactly where their tax dollars go. The Thursday morning session at 33 West Third Street in Williamsport balanced historic commemoration with practical improvements to

County Hall Corner: Cutting Costs, Not Corners 0

The Lycoming County commissioners met this week with several items on the agenda that ranged from Independence Day planning to ongoing rumors about development. The board is working with Backyard Broadcasting, the district attorney’s office, and the chamber of commerce to ensure the Fourth of July fireworks display happens in Williamsport. These partnerships matter for

County Hall Corner: Commissioners Address Rumors, Controversies, and Budget Realities 0

The Lycoming County Commissioners spent their April 9 meeting clearing the air on several contentious issues that have been rippling through the community. From casino rumors to canceled fireworks to a physical altercation at a township meeting, the Thursday morning session at 33 West Third Street in Williamsport tackled topics that matter to residents across

County Hall Corner: Moving Forward With Purpose 0

The Lycoming County Commissioners have spent years making difficult decisions, cutting where they could and protecting what they must. Scott Metzger, Marc Sortman, and Mark Mussina stood firm through eight consecutive years without raising property taxes, trimming budgets, and eliminating vacant positions to keep the county running without asking residents for more. That era of

County Hall Corner: Cost Beyond Measure 0

The Lycoming County commissioners met this recently, with Vietnam Veterans Day having passed on March 29. The board took time to recognize the men and women who served in a war that divided the nation but never diminished the courage of those who answered the call. These veterans sacrificed years of their lives, and some

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