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:

* 10% of town water went to one 'untracked' usage

* Council staff being trained in drone use to catch dumpers

* Special council meeting due on bid to block refugee project

* Frustration at ongoing delays to 576-home Athlone project

* Charity's plea as no HAP housing available in Athlone

* Design stage for €2.9m upgrade of Athlone Fire Station underway

* Athlone Community Nursing Unit due to open in later 2025

* Local nuns celebrate 100 years of Divine Masters community

* ComReg recalls her student days at the Bower

* New bus service being proposed for Athlone - Ballinasloe route

* Kevin Barry and Cecelia Ahern to feature in Athlone events

* Need for new approach to empty State buildings

AND IN SPORT:

* Garrycastle become 2024 Westmeath Intermediate Football Champions

* Fr Dalton's 'got their reward' in senior 'B' hurling final

* Athlone advance to the decider after Wexford hold off

* Goldsmith Girls through to Leinster Ladies semi-final

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