Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

*Anger over Athlone being left 'in darkness'

* Behans reflect on decision to close fruit and veg shop

* Athlone native on becoming Dean Kelly NS principal in school’s 100th year

* Hollywood duo’s daughter to play series of Athlone gigs

* Council warned over acting as 'dictatorship' amid traffic debate

* Athlone Golf Club is out of receivership

* Marist housing plan would breach council's development plan rules

* Local woman celebrates 100th birthday

* Taughmaconnell’s Patsy celebrates 90th birthday with family party

* Ballinahown group heading to Hungary for Entente Florale awards ceremony

* Former Eurovision winner to speak at Family Day Mass

* Calls for answers over Oasis concert tickets pricing

* Pictures from the Athlone Custume Barracks Open Day

* McDonalds Athlone celebrates 25 years

And in sport:

* Crunch time in Westmeath club championships as local teams aim to stay in the hunt

* Padraig Pearses prevail in battle with Boyle as Clann and Brigid's also win

* Mannion leaves football role in further blow to Westmeath GAA

* Darts ace coming to Athlone for exhibition