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Body Discovered In Refrigerator At State Forest In South Jersey, Troopers Say Body Discovered In Refrigerator At State Forest In South Jersey, Troopers Say
Body Discovered In Refrigerator At State Forest In South Jersey, Troopers Say A person's body was found inside a refrigerator in a state forest in Dennis Township, authorities said. Troopers discovered the dead person at Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22, a state police spokesperson said.  Police responded to the scene at around 2:54 p.m. The identity of the individual and the circumstances surrounding the death have not yet been released. Belleplain State Forest spans over 21,000 acres in the heart of the Pinelands National Reserve. Established in 1928, the forest boasts a variety of habitats, including saltwater marshes, mixed hardwood…

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by Chris Spiker
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Futuristic Map Would Guide Wharton State Forest Visitors In 'Real-Time': NJ DEP Futuristic Map Would Guide Wharton State Forest Visitors In 'Real-Time': NJ DEP
Futuristic Map Would Guide Wharton State Forest Visitors In 'Real-Time': NJ DEP The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is developing a digital visitors vehicle map that can be used to navigate the 124,350-acre Wharton State Forest. The state DEP is seeking public comments on the proposed map through March 9 by clicking here or here. The final Wharton Visiting Vehicle Use Map will be made available for download as a georeferenced PDF. Visitors driving through the state forest will be able to determine their location on the map in real-time on their mobile devices, even in areas with limited or no cellular service. Proposed Wharton State Forest V…

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by Jon Craig