In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

*Major regeneration plan proposed for underused area of Athlone

*Speeding car narrowly misses garda in Moate

*Ballydangan teenager chosen as national hero for environmental work

*Council criticised over sending rent review letters just before Christmas

*Michelin guide boost for Thyme restaurant - but reopening a long way off

*Historic Portlick Castle bought by family in California

*Athlone and Moate among areas with lowest Covid-19 rates

*Glasson's Tilly wows judges on Glór Tíre country music show

*Farmers battle record floods in Rahara area - calls for urgent action

*Construction to start on Railway Field Road project this year

*Three pages of readers' photos in lockdown competition

*Coosan brothers set for Lough Ree swimming and running challenges

*Moate woman elected as new Leinster LGFA president

*Ballymore native makes Team Ireland's long list for Tokyo Olympics