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:

* Bridge to be named after Mary O'Rourke

* Landmark Glasson business Grogan's goes on market

* Cream of the crop: Athlone's Des nears 50 years serving the community

* Athlone Castle works set to continue during main tourist season

* Talks continue on extension of 'near-full' Coosan cemetery

* Planning permission sought for major extension of St Mary's NS

* Athlone family's special gathering to mark Peggy's 99th birthday

* "We will never give up hope," says Dad of Ballymahon's Max

* Fr Jimmy on his 60 "fulfilling and varied" years as a priest

* Council to erase double yellow lines at illegal parking blackspot

* Athlone's August River Festival promises to be biggest yet

* New Shannonbridge river cruiser will 'attract more people' to Midlands region

AND IN SPORT:

* Major change at Athlone Town as Giannotti takes charge

* Proud moment as Murray wins first Ireland senior cap

* Fallout from Westmeath GAA draw leads to heated debate

* Westmeath begin search for new hurling manager