In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

*Partner of injured local firefighter 'overwhelmed' by public support

*Athlone mother's urgent medical appeal a matter of 'life or death'

*Bower plans to develop outdoor sports facilities

*Councillor calls for return of testing centre to Athlone

*Free 48-page Green Living supplement

*Popular principal looks back after retirement from An Grianán NS

*Candlelit walk of hope for those who have lost loved ones to suicide and Covid

*Former principal remembered in Baylin as extension is opened

*Spooky scarecrow festival in St Colmcille's NS, Ballinahown

*Clann and Padraig Pearses set to do battle in Roscommon football final

*Garrycastle ladies edged out as men's team prepare for their semi-final

*Communion photos: Cloonakilla NS

*Clann na nGael ladies bid to end losing streak in county finals