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Groundbreaking Scheduled for St. Joseph Juvenile Center Expansion

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:27 AM

Buchanan County officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony this Friday to launch a significant expansion of the Judge Frank D. Connett, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center. The project, led by Goldberg Group Architects and Lehr Construction, will increase the facility’s capacity from six to 24 beds to improve local juvenile justice services. The public event is…

Buchanan County officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony this Friday to launch a significant expansion of the Judge Frank D. Connett, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center. The project, led by Goldberg Group Architects and Lehr Construction, will increase the facility’s capacity from six to 24 beds to improve local juvenile justice services. The public event is scheduled to take place from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the center’s Green Acres Road location.

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