An Oxford Township, New Jersey, native was honored on Capitol Hill for his heroic efforts to help rescue 165 children and adults from rising floodwaters in Texas.

Burleigh County Auditor Mark Splonskowski on Tuesday maintained that a Commission vote to split the county's Auditor/Treasurer Office could lead to a less-efficient county government.

This information was obtained from the Warren County Sheriff’s office records. All people are considered innocent until proven guilty in court of law.