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:

* Local Dad faces fight for survival

* Jobs boost as Shaws to open in former Argos Athlone unit

* Midlands Farm Focus - free 12-page supplement

* 70% of Athlone's new sewer network completed

*Athlone's Natasha appointed to UN Youth Delegate role

* Athlone native is the new principal of Cornamaddy Community NS

* Ericsson celebrates 50 years in Athlone

* Thumbs down to greenway fencing in Athlone urban area

* A cultural feast locally for Culture Night this Friday

* Athlone's Marist College becomes 'a phone-free zone'

* PHOTOS: St Mary's Parish Family Day in Coosan

* 'See-saw' Moate road needs urgent repair

* Athlone young people honoured at Garda Youth Awards event

* Aslan aim to 'blow the roof off' in Athlone

* Taoiseach opens €35m 50-bed block at Portiuncla Hospital

* Shannonbridge shock as tourist plan is rejected

* Launch in TUS of €4m 'green economy' project

AND IN SPORT:

*Athlone denied by The Downs in extra-time battle

*Gibson stars as Athlone Town women remain on track for glory

*Brigid’s to face Pearses in eagerly awaited Roscommon SFC quarter-final

*Higgins and O'Neill guide Clann ladies into another decider

*Hopkins believes Buccaneers can learn lessons from last season

*Heartbreak for Tubberclair as Multy prevail on penalties

*Martin the master as Fr Dalton's overcome Southern Gaels