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:

Pieta remains 'committed' to region despite centre closure

Residents due to relocate to new Athlone nursing unit

Construction work now fully underway on Moate Aldi store

Irish troops 'well and accounted for' as Lebanon conflict escalates

Life after Leukemia: Glasson's Ellie Mai on living her best life

Three local designs reach Junk Kouture Dublin City final

Fourteen new jobs as power control centre to move to Monksland

Allen family join friends for Mount Temple charity concert

Athlone Town women's team receives civic reception honour

Local councillor calls for ban on e-scooters

Closing in on 100 years of scouting in Athlone

Photos from Buccaneers Business Networking Lunch and Esker House International Women's Day event

And in sport...

Moate CS juniors bid to retain All-Ireland crown as seniors suffer semi-final heartbreak

Wexford clash 'is a massive game' – Westmeath manager on promotion decider

Mixed fortunes for Athlone Town men's and women's teams

Photos from Southern Gaels hurling & camogie marathon

Rossies end Donegal's unbeaten run to boost their final hopes

Brideswell native helps Ireland win Triple Crown with try-scoring Six Nations debut

Photos from Westmeath's 1995 All-Ireland minor reunion night