In this week's Westmeath Independent

*Local region braced for Level 5 restrictions

*DPD jobs in Athlone could hit 1,000 in years ahead

*Midlands Simons hails new deal as 'massive boost' for homeless services

*An Taisce seeks changes to Glasson hotel expansion plans

*Cattle attacked Department staff on 'chaotic' local farm

*Westmeath County Council approves Baylough housing plan

*Mask of Shannon artist defends controversial sculpture

*Lack of Covid-19 test centre in Athlone raised with Minister

*Roundabout outside Coláiste Chiaráin 'urgently needed'

*End of an era as Declan bows out of Ballymore grocery

*Athlone woman talks about life in Chicago as US Presidential election draws closer

*Roscommon on verge of promotion after Armagh victory

*Westmeath in promotion contention after vital win over Laois

*TV highlights, puzzles, cooking, gardening and more in eight-page pull-out