In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

*Family of Taughmaconnell boy (5) launches fundraising campaign for vital US surgery

*Elderly Rosemount man's lucky escape as house gutted by fire

*Vaccine hubs must 'cross county lines' local TD insists

*Athlone and Westmeath footballer takes on 'Freezbrury' challenge for Pieta House

*Council refuses planning approval for Mr. Price shop

*Athlone actress takes on high-profile role in new BBC series

*Westmeath County Council to focus on reducing car-dependent culture

*Athlone politician demands 'definitive timeframe' for new community nursing unit

*Monksland barber calls for opening of hairdressing industry for two-week period

*Spotlight on five locals who turn 21 in 2021

*Athlone Town women's team manager on turning to coaching after injury ended playing career

*Ward aims to 'put things right' in boxing rematch with Delgado

*TV highlights, cooking, gardening, puzzles and lots more in 12-page pull-out