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:

*Thousands expected at major Athlone protest

*Athlone man to receive lifesaving surgery after fundraising drive

*Council queries Mr. Price warehouse expansion proposal

*Athlone loses clean status in litter survey

*Residents call for end to illegal dumping

*All the pictures from St Hilda's Services/Buccaneers RFC fun run

*Large number of local projects qualify for Stripe Young Scientist

*Public meeting to establish food bank in Athlone

AND IN SPORT:

*All the news and pictures as St Brigid's advance to All-Ireland senior football final

*Westmeath hit out over 'clear refusal' by Kilkenny to play

*All the pictures from Midland Warriors RFC New Year party

*Westmeath referee on how sport helped him cope with grief

*Athlone Town appoint new assistant manager

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