In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is out now and features 88 pages of the best local news, sport, features and photo coverage. Stories include:

* Attack on local shopkeeper was 'like something out of the Wild West'

* The latest on the cycleway extension in Athlone

* Inquest opens into young teen's death

* Teleflex promises more jobs as it officially opens new premises

* Minister receives controversial report on Westmeath-Roscommon boundary

* Farmer gets suspended sentence for applying fertiliser near local water supply

* Kiltoom man to oversee exhibition of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia

* Nine-year-old fan receives letter from author Roddy Doyle

* Local mother is backing medicinal cannabis campaign

* High-flying Buccaneers face Galwegians in Fright night showdown

* Rosemount find extra gear to seal Leinster final place

* Shane Curran column: Monksland area poses a challenge for the Roscommon County Board

All this and much more can be found in this week’s paper, which is available in local outlets and can also be accessed in the ePaper format (for more on this option, click on ‘ePaper’ at the top of this page).