UK’s Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump

By By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, seeking a thaw in relations with Beijing at a time of strained ties with the United States.

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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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‘SNOW’ SWEET!

January 29, 2026

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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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January 29, 2026

The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC, 1719 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062. Home delivery price is $240.00 per year. Single Copy is...

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FRIDAY

January 29, 2026

Don’t miss our weekly living pages in print and in our electronic edition in tomorrow’s MVI.

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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...