In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

Athlone man who had heart surgery and a stroke to become a dad

Work on Monksland gas-fired power station to start before end of year

Reports of anti-social behaviour in asylum seekers' tented camp

Ambulance service 'not fit to meet needs' of Athlone, claims local councillor

Athlone Sub Aqua Club prepares to celebrate 50th anniversary

Celebrations mark major revamp of Moore Hall

Community policing unit relaunched in Athlone area

Prominent local pub put on the market

Tubberclair gear up for intermediate and minor football finals

Athlone Town women beat Wexford again to stay in title hunt

St Brigid's knock out arch rivals Clann as Pearses are dethroned

Hurling final success for Fr Dalton's and Castletown-Geoghegan

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