In this week's Westmeath Independent
Here's a brief look at a selection of what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:
*AIT granted university status in major boost to midlands
*Council to take ownership of key Athlone site this week
*HSE responds in South Westmeath Hospice dispute
*600 people vaccinated daily in AIT hub’s first week
*Illegal dumping costs Westmeath County Council almost €500k a year
*PPD aims to create 180 jobs with major Athlone expansion
*New book documents the hidden gems of Lough Ree
*Local bishop says changing times could lead to church closures
*Glasson native writes about his lockdown experiences in the Philippines
*Westmeath duo break 3-hour mark in virtual Limerick marathon
*Athlone Town women battle back for draw against Cork City
*Westmeath hurlers prepare for televised league opener against Galway
*TV highlights, cooking, farming, puzzles and lots more in 12-page pull-out