In this week's edition of the Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features the best local news, sports, features and photography coverage. 

Our stories include:
*Gardaí probe report of woman being followed
*Local families gearing up for Papal visit
*A dirty river runs through it . . .
*Cornafulla Post Office to close
*Local pair reach Mongol Rally finish line
*Local rent prices spiral as properties in short supply
*Historic first Leaving Cert results at Coláiste Chiarain
*More local teens staying at home for third level 
*Athlone's 'singing priest' says goodbye after seven years
*Glasson starlet Glennon wins boys' golf crown in Kerry
*Heather Payne signs for Bristol City