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:

* Shock as longstanding Athlone service to close

* Sean Mulryan says someone needs to press 'green button' on Athlone city plan

* Provisional liquidators appointed to Athlone firm amid ‘concerns’

* Funding for ‘rain garden’ plan for busy Athlone road junction

* Funshinagh committee calls for focus on permanent solution

* Design team to be sought to progress Streamstown to Clara greenway link

* Mercosur deal thrown into doubt after parliament vote

* Community groups outline vision for Burgess Park as consultation draws scant response

* Ganly’s donates nearly €38k to CHI after ‘Bright Friday’ initiative

* O’Rourke calls for Athlone to be prioritised in new €1bn Housing Activation Fund spending

* Residents express concern over proposed South Roscommon wind farm

* Westmeath whiskey blogger on an ongoing tasting journey

* John McGowan 12 Hour Challenge returns for second year

AND IN SPORT:

* Westmeath have injury concerns ahead of Clare clash

* Athlone Town boss looks ahead to new season

* Westmeath snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

* Winning start for Roscommon as goals make the difference

* Buccs aim for return to winning ways

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