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.
Veterans returning from the far reaches of World War II found a different kind of battle waiting for them in the quiet hills of Lycoming County. In June of 1946, these service members recognized an urgent need for protection in their rural corners. They did not wait for government intervention or outside help to arrive.
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered on a recent Thursday to address the mechanical and human needs of a sprawling county government. Scott Metzger, Marc Sortman, and Mark Mussina took their places in the Third Street Plaza to work through an agenda that touched on everything from judicial infrastructure to the safety of the local prison
Lycoming County commissioners gathered last week to confront a set of challenges that strike at the heart of what makes a community function, from the safety of its streets to the soundness of its finances. The most urgent item on the agenda was a growing crisis among local youth. Commissioner Scott Metzger sounded the alarm
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
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
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
