In this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a quick look at what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:

*Athlone player prepares for two county semi-finals - five years on from cardiac arrest

*Free staycation supplement - your guide to holidaying at home this autumn

*Athlone Mayor wants old Showgrounds to be a new public park

*Byelaws sought to control the erection of tents on council property

*Major outdoor fitness park to open at Athlone RSC

*Shannonside Cycling Club crowned All-Ireland champions

*First day at school: photos from local primary schools

*Rosemount's Mollie Ward passes away at the age of 101

*Principal of Athlone school calls for 'thorough review' of grades system

*Farmers plead for support over ongoing flooding fears

*Pearses edge out Clann to set up county final against St Brigid's

*US midfielder on trying to make his mark for Athlone Town

*Athlone bid to reach first Westmeath final since 2003