In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is out now and includes a free 32-page supplement on Westmeath's connections to the 1916 Rising. Our stories include:

* Local man could be returned to 'hellhole' jail in Venezuela

* Joy as Our Lady's Bower wins Junk Kouture national title

* State concludes evidence in Athlone murder trial

* Government impasse hits local school's building project

* Pensioner mugged at Athlone Church

* Full coverage of last weekend's Athlone Business Awards

* PHOTO SPECIAL: Moate All Whites Dinner Dance

* Buccaneers face long trip north for crunch clash

* St Peter's make history by reaching 2nd round of FAI senior cup

* Curran column: Shane's views on Dublin-Kerry and the Premiership run-in 

* Ugly scenes mar opening round of Westmeath championship