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:

* Green light for major link road

* Work ongoing to return Portiuncula maternity unit to local management

* Minister suggests Athlone Army HQ decision isn't near

* Classmates to 'Shine a Light' on Falty man living with MND

* Clients of Athlone investment firm invited to apply for compensation

* Special Olympics Club represented at Ireland Summer Games

* Monksland meeting 'to demand planning approval' for Lidl store

* Soldiers urged to "uphold values" of Defence Forces at local ceremony

* Two local recruits celebrate 'passing out' at Custume Barracks

* Local Miss Universe Ireland finalist shines light on postnatal struggles

* Two local groups among main winners at Cathaoirleach Awards

* Brendan's seven decades as 'a born entrepreneur' in Athlone

AND IN SPORT

* Westmeath on the road again as Farney army await

*Photos: Athlone Boat Club Regatta

* Galway test a bridge too far for valiant Westmeath

* Rossies' season of promise ends with dismal defeat

* Temple Villa star Aimee selected on Ireland U14 squad

*Athlone and Maryland/Tang win U14 league titles