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:

* Nearly €7m spent on underdeveloped Athlone road

* Local veterans recall highs and lows of Lebanon peacekeeping duties

* PHOTOS: Our Lady's Bower graduation

* Portiuncula group voices 'serious concerns' at Minister's response

* Fourteen submissions on plan to name bridge after Mary O'Rourke

* Former ACC student's film is Ireland's entry for Oscars

* Reynolds family 'so grateful' for support after house fire

* Over €100k raised for Pieta from the Jim O'Connor Memorial Swim

* Student accommodation shortage sparks rooms plea

* 'Amazing support' for striking school secretaries and caretakers

* Upgrade of one Respond home cost 'six-figure sum'

* PHOTOS: Back to school

AND IN SPORT:

* Athlone to face Glasgow City in Women's Europa Cup

* McHugh linked with vacant Westmeath position

* Tubberclair GAA launch big plans after land purchase

* St John's prepare to defend Premier crown

* Lennon leads the way in Clann's first-half onslaught

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