Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

A quick look at some of the main items in this week's print edition, out now!

* Athlone court office closure threat

* County final previews: Garrycastle aim to return to summit, while in Roscommon, Padraig Pearses dream of ending title wait

* First days at school: Photos from Summerhill NS, Streamstown NS, Glanduff NS, St Brigid's NS Moate, Moore NS, St Paul's NS, Athlone, Drumraney NS, Camcloon NS, Ballymore NS and Kilcleagh NS

* €31m Climate Change Fund for Midlands in budget

* TD warns of 'economic catastrophe' for Midlands by year end

* Caulry celebrate after intermediate final win

* Michelin Bib Gourmand award for local restaurant

* Full details of a €14m revamp plan for three areas of Athlone

* Athlone priest to be ordained bishop this Sunday

* In pictures: Faces and places from the annual Ballinasloe Fair

* Tributes to the late Fr Michael Cremin