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:
* Councillors hit out at court delay on asylum seeker accommodation centre
* Bridget Jones is mad about Athlone wellness brand!
*Free 12-page 'Midland Farm Focus' supplement
* Pictures: Tubberclare NS confirmation ceremony
* €200k works start on Garda Station roof, three years after major building project
* Plans to encourage walking and cycling on Athlone's Dubin Road
* Paula Sullivan says: 'I'm an ordinary woman sharing my story'
* Streamstown nun honoured with award from President
* Twinning of Athlone with US city 'must be progressed', councillors say
* Gates sought to prevent illegal dumping at local bog
* Portlick Castle aims to host functions and small weddings
* High-flying Athlone band set to release new single
* Three per cent rise in jobs at Enterprise Ireland client firms in Midlands
AND IN SPORT:
* Newly formed Athlone Town Cricket Club hopes to create its own sporting chapter
* McCabe questions new rules but lauds efforts of young guns
* Strong local presence in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
*Athlone Town begin league campaign with Dundalk defeat
* Rossies maintain winning run as scoring power foils Farney men