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:

* Major Athlone jobs blow

* Area left reeling after sudden passing of young Ballinahown man

* Councillors welcome developments in Athlone IPAS challenge

*Athlone library set to close for nearly three months

* Rosemount to celebrate anniversary of local church

* New cycle lane plans announced for busy Athlone link roads

* Uisce Éireann seeks to address "critical deficits" in Athlone water supply

* Level of empty commercial units in Athlone decreases

* Planned completion date for student housing given as extension sought

* New Moate.ie site to increase town's digital presence

* Region in shock at passing of well-known fitness enthusiast

* Works on Athlone Castle visitor facilities to begin in January

AND IN SPORT:

*Athlone women can clinch league crown in Cork clash

*Athlone's Senan aiming for go-karting success in Spain

* Westmeath senior football manager sets out his stall

* Comprehensive coverage of the Westmeath SFC and IFC quarter-finals

* Athlone Town look towards next season following defeat to Wexford FC

* Clann na nGael and St Brigid's prepare for Roscommon SFC semi-final showdown