Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

*New 'green city' plan: developer hopes to turn Athlone into a city of 100,000 people

*State asks court to delay quashing Athlone IPAS centre approval order

*Athlone man climbs North America’s highest peak

*Planning approval for Athlone Boxing Club’s new headquarters

*New Roscommon County Council role for Bealnamulla-based politician

*Free 12-page job listings guide

*Bid to extend planning approval to complete Dún an Rí project

*Legacy of leadership: Lorraine Harney retires from Coosan NS

*Councillors' fury at yet another delay to Railway Field Road project

*Buccaneers RFC confirms new coaching team for next season

*St Peter's and Temple Villa celebrate at CCFL awards night

*Roscommon minors denied All-Ireland final place

*Photos from Athlone GAA's Streets of Athlone 5k race

*Contrasting fortunes for Athlone Town men and women

*TV highlights, local property, book reviews, entertainment, usual columns, puzzles and lots more