In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

*Moate pilot honoured for bravery after helping to save seven fishermen

*Gardaí issue appeal for witnesses after house fire in Marine View

*Gold medal for Athlone in Tidy Towns competition as Ballinahown wins county title

*Athlone Garda Station revamp due to be completed this week

*The Strand area described as 'a death trap' over lighting issues

*Baylin man supporting survivors of shocking tanker explosion in Sierra Leone

*EPA highlights need to upgrade Athlone's sewerage system

*Tang win first Westmeath intermediate football title in 28 years

*Garrycastle and St Loman's must meet again in Westmeath senior final

*Carty returns to Ireland squad ahead of clash with Argentina

*Athlone ladies denied in Westmeath junior decider

*News from the Schools: Athlone CC, Bower, Moate CS, Marist College and Coláiste Chiaráin

*TV highlights, gardening tips, book reviews, puzzles and lots more