Quick glimpse of what's in this week's Westmeath Independent

Meet Rachel Quinn, the nine-year-old who underwent two operations in the US, thanks to local fundraising in Athlone.

Why the much-touted dredging of the River Shannon has come to a sudden halt.

Local Gardai have a message for Minister over Garda Station revamp delays. Two years on from announcement.

Major success at Athlone IT.

Tidy Towns honours its local achievers.

First days at school ...  Junior infant pictures from St Brigid's Moate, Coosan, Mount Temple, Cloonakilla, Summerhill, Ballybay, Rosemount and Drumraney.

Great glamour for a great cause. Two-page picture special on Dare to Wear Pink Lunch by the Lake.

Heartbreak for Tang again as Rosemount/Caulry overcome Athlone.

Padraig Pearses end final hoodoo