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Wasatch County Children’s Justice Center fundraises for upgraded space

By Park Record · June 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Wasatch County Children’s Justice Center Director Kurt Hoffman knows there’s room for improvement at the Heber City-based organization. The home could use a few upgrades, he said, that will help staff better serve the community.

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