Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

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

* Fears over future of Portiuncula maternity

* Controversial Athlone link road 'will take a year' to construct

* HSE to consider ‘appropriate use’ of St Vincent's site in Athlone

* Mary O'Rourke Bridge: public views sought

* Bower Hall offers new TUS student accommodation option

* ‘No hope of justice’ for Fr Niall says family after 40 years

* How the Athlone air ambulance was key to huge cocaine seizure

* Westmeath’s first serviced site scheme is launched in Moate

* Bower students 'shock' as extra exam time goal becomes reality

* Concerns about viability of Athlone ‘green city’ plan

* Moate ‘is like a home to me’ says Fr Jaison

* McGorisks Pharmacy marks one year at Mardyke Street

AND IN SPORT:

* Westmeath so close to All-Ireland final spot

* Aldridge on his Athlone roots, Diogo Jota and changes in football

* Mooney double helps Athlone increase their lead at the top

* Athlone swimmers shine on national stage in Limerick

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