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:

* New nursing unit to open next month

* Nearly 30 job losses at Ericsson

* Traditional traders: Lloyd's Lane trader first made shoes over 45 years ago

* Grammy-nominated Athlone composer praised by President

* St Patrick’s Day trips abroad for three Westmeath Ministers

* Bid to CPO prominent Athlone property

* Permanent traffic lights on the way at Athlone junction

* Call for ex-Athlone IPAS site to become recreation facility

* Some local council tenants 'paying more than in Dublin'

* Local resident on rental changes: ‘If I was a landlord, I’d raise rents too’

* Glasson artist’s sculpture goes on display in Dublin’s Mater Hospital

* UN force condemns Israeli chemical drop in Lebanon

AND IN SPORT:

* Cunningham steps down as St Brigid’s manager

* Marist bid to make history in clash with champions

* 'We showed great spirit’ - O’Brien on Westmeath’s draw with Kerry

* Waesch and Clarke confirmed as Athlone captains for new season

* ‘New chapter’ for Joe Ward as he signs with Zuffa Boxing

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