Trump criticizes program that brought Afghan refugees to U.S.

By By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the United States after the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. from their country as the Taliban took over, authorities said.

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‘Snow’ sweet!

January 29, 2026

While playing outside his Elizabeth home, 10-year-old Giovanni Spiegel found this snow packed in the shape of a heart. He told his mom, Debby, that his Grandma, who passed away in June, must have sent...

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Officials eager for demolition of former Century III Mall property to be finished

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 29, 2026

West Mifflin elected leaders are also hoping for repairs to the Mon View Heights Apartment complex. Demolition of the former Century III Mall property and issues at the Mon View Heights Apartment comp...

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Ringgold parent raises questions about safety and transparency

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 29, 2026

Parent Amy Carson spoke at the school board’s Jan. 21 meeting. Concerns over school safety and communication were posed to Ringgold leaders at a recent school board meeting. When the board met Jan. 21...

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BVA approves compensation plan for school administrators

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 29, 2026

The plan sets salaries for top district administrators through 2030. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved an administrator Act 93 compensation plan last week that will begin this year and conti...

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Free radon testing kits available at Westmoreland County libraries

January 29, 2026

Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas and Pennsylvania has some of the highest concentrations in the nation. By the MVI Testing for radon in Westmoreland County will be as easy as checking ...

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AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial Fund donations

January 29, 2026

Five local organizations were recently presented $500 donations from the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial Fund. The charitable organization recently rededicated the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial in Don...