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Financial Cuts Threaten Courthouse Dog Program in Lycoming

11/26/2025

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Story summary

Jerri Rook, Lycoming County's Executive Assistant and Facility Dog Handler, will lose her job due to financial issues and a judge's vacancy.
As of January 2, Rook and Ludo, the courthouse dog, will be out of work.
Rook worries the courthouse dog program may end without her.
The judge's role will remain vacant for two years.
Canine Companions may reclaim Ludo if Rook cannot secure similar position soon.

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Story summary

Jerri Rook, Lycoming County's Executive Assistant and Facility Dog Handler, will lose her job due to financial issues and a judge's vacancy.
As of January 2, Rook and Ludo, the courthouse dog, will be out of work.
Rook worries the courthouse dog program may end without her.
The judge's role will remain vacant for two years.
Canine Companions may reclaim Ludo if Rook cannot secure similar position soon.