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:

* Local man’s life-saving in-flight act

* Westmeath Independent Community & Sports Awards: Meet the finalists

* Tidy Towns awards coverage

* Work to start on €1m upgrade at State Exam Commission in Athlone

* Proposal for 10% commercial rates hike in Westmeath

* Budapest bliss for Doon native amongst Irish celebrations

* An Taisce calls for action on Connaught Street dereliction

* Athlone man aims to raise prostate health awareness following recent cancer diagnosis

* Young Temple Villa player to feature on RTÉ 'Total Football' programme

* Planning extension granted for major housing project

* "Whole of Athlone" must be included in Living City initiative

* Wreaths laid during Athlone Armistice Day ceremony

AND IN SPORT:

* Former Moate boss Twaddle takes charge of Athlone

* Brady earns first international call up to cap memorable week

* Roscommon star Daly calls time on inter-county career

* St Brigid’s far too good for Ballina men as Connacht final awaits

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