93-Year-Old Uninjured After Car Crashes Into Bank

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – A driver didn’t suffer any injuries when his car crashed through the wall of the TD Bank located at 2338 Route 9.

Police said Anthony Marino, 93, of Toms River was trying to make a left turn on Route 9 at around 1 p.m. on January 18. The investigation revealed that his vehicle travelled across the highway onto the property where it struck a support wire, light post, and street sign before coming to rest in the lobby of a bank.

A witness was struck by debris and suffered minor injuries, police said. The building was deemed safe by the township building inspector.

Marino was issued a summons for careless driving. The accident is under investigation by Toms River Traffic Safety Officer, Corporal Robert Westfall.

Winter Beach Blast

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be hosting their Winter Beach Blast at the Ocean County Mall, located at 1201 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, on February 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will be taking place at Center Court in the mall.

Ocean County Parks and Recreation, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, and various stores in the mall will be tabling and providing activities and information for event-goers. A variety of crafts, games, activities, and more will be available for individuals of all ages to partake in. Music and entertainment will be provided by B98.5, the Jersey Shore’s #1 hit music station. Join us for a taste of summer in winter at this fun-filled, free event. This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

The Astronomical World Of Harry Potter

TOMS RIVER – Celebrate your acceptance to the Novins Academy with activities and challenges! Learn which characters in the Harry Potter stories take their origins from the night sky in our specially themed Startalk. From the bright star Sirius in Canis Major to some very magical creatures, the night sky is filled with some of your favorite - and least favorite - characters! Program will take place on January 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium located on Ocean County College campus. Please Note: these shows will include flashing lights and laser effects!

OUTPATIENT VS. INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH

Dualdiagnosisisalargepartoftherecoveryjourneyfor some individuals. Mental health issues and addiction areoftenverydeeplyconnected.

Treatingtheunderlyingcauseofbothconditionssimultaneously, inintegratedtreatmentprograms,isthebestapproach.