Batsto to Reopen Wednesday; Firefighters Invited for Ice Cream
With the Wharton State Forest fire almost contained, Batsto Village plans to reopen and Batsto Church has invited firefighters to an ice cream thank you party.
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Natural Causes Ruled Out in Wharton State Forest Fire
Fire officials said Monday they have ruled out natural causes in connection with the wildfire that has burned over 12,000 acres in the Wharton State Forest.
12,000 Acres Burned, Progress Made in Wharton Forest Wildfire
The massive wildfire in the Wharton State Forest has now burned 12,000 acres, but the New Jersey Forest Fire Service say they have made "substantial progress" in efforts to contain the blaze.
Fire Crews Battling 600 Acre Wharton State Forest Wildfire
A fire that broke out Sunday in Wharton State Forest is now impacting 600 acres and is 10% contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Get Your South Jersey Kids To These 5 Fun Places Once School’s Out
Don't wait to experience five of South Jersey's most popular kid-friendly excursions this summer.
Believe It: People Lived at Batsto Village All the Way Up to 1989
If you've ever had the chance to walk around Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest, you know what a special place it is.