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.
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered on September 24 to address a financial reality that affects every resident: the county is running out of money faster than expected and taking steps to avoid raising taxes again. Several county departments have already burned through ninety percent of their annual budgets with months left in the year. The
The primary dangers regarding data center developments in Lycoming County focus on straining the local water supply, increasing electricity rates, disrupting rural residential life with constant noise, and destroying local farmland. As large-scale tech companies heavily target Central Pennsylvania, grassroots opposition has intensified, prompting Lycoming County Commissioners to urge local municipalities to implement strict zoning
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to address infrastructure resilience following severe flooding, resolve a long-standing dispute over courthouse space, and recognize the persistent challenge of food insecurity affecting thousands of county residents. The meeting reflected how county governance must simultaneously manage operational conflicts, respond to environmental threats, and acknowledge community vulnerabilities. The commissioners approved moving
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered on September 3 to celebrate a milestone that transforms how the region connects to the broader world. After nearly five years without consistent commercial air service, Williamsport Regional Airport will welcome Contour Airlines beginning October 19, 2026. The announcement marks a moment when a community’s persistent effort to restore connectivity
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered on August 27 to approve funding and acquisitions that shape how residents access critical services, how the county’s physical footprint expands, and how the region manages one of its most significant annual events. The meeting highlighted the practical realities of county governance: operational continuity depends on sustained investment and forward-thinking
The Lycoming County Commissioners gathered to address the practical realities of governance, approving funding for human services while simultaneously pursuing infrastructure upgrades and aviation restoration. The meeting reflected how county leadership manages multiple priorities that affect residents directly, from emergency assistance to airport connectivity. The commissioners authorized a $100,000 agreement with the American Rescue Workers
