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