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:

* Ericsson move to new site confirmed

* Local heroes honoured for lifesaving Athlone rescue

* Boil water notice remains in place across South Roscommon

* Athlone stag night killer to be sentenced later this week

* Major national award for Athlone business

* Plans for 36th annual Samaritans Christmas concert announced

* Moate woman shortlisted for national AI award

* Tributes paid to Woodview Country Club founder

* Troy ordered to pay €500 damages to Westmeath tenant

* Local debut author traces place names, meanings and lore in new book

* Photographs of 20 years of Athlone Equestrian Centre

AND IN SPORT

* Carty carving new challenges after rugby retirement

* St Brigid's and Pearses to face off in Sunday's Roscommon SFC final

* Westmeath's Cathal to take charge of Donegal decider

* Athlone's Francis Derwin claims five star success in Oslo

* Clann na nGael ladies denied in Roscommon final

* Mitchell the hero as The Downs retain senior football crown

* Athlone Town's fate out of hands following Treaty defeat