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 'won't open this year'

* Plaza and rainwater garden among Moate Town Team goals

* Infinity Friends' clubhouse officially opened

* Railway Field road project finally goes to planning

* Judgement deferred in Athlone asylum-seeker centre case

* Monksland roadworks continue

* A theatre seat in his name to mark christening venue

* Athlone's Nathan inspires 'Shush for Samaritans' campaign

* Connolly elected chair of Roscommon's Athlone Municipal District

* "Unmatchable joy": Athlone man finds purpose voluteering in Kenya

* Athlone native's short film to premiere at Galway festival

* Local drummer in total Bliss after debut single's release

AND IN SPORT:

* Burke steps down as Ros' boss 'after careful consideration'

* Jones and Dillon deliver as Westmeath edge out Cavan

* Historic debut victory for Athlone Town Cricket Club

* Reddin is first Athlonian to become Pitch and Putt Ireland president

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