In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

*Milestone day for local cycleway future

*Hopes that new bridge over Shannon will be in place by Easter 2023

*Around 200 local students need regular help with food parcels

*Moate man accused of murder to claim self-defence

*Athlone's next street revamp to start next early year

*Council urged to buy now closed Bank of Ireland premises in Moate

*Green Party calls for new policy in wake of Athlone tree dispute

*Coosan NS confirmation and Tubberclare NS communion photos

*Pearses dethrone St Brigid's as Clann also reach Roscommon decider

*Caulry and Garrycastle prepare for Westmeath SFC quarter-finals

*Moate powerlifter wins four medals in world masters championships

*TV highlights, book reviews, gardening tips and puzzles