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:

* Meet the finalists and sponsors for the Community & Sports Awards

* Property tax to jump by 15 per cent

* Race for Dáil hots up locally

* Dan Sheerin to launch new album - at 83 years of age!

* Planning bid for interim Lough Funshinagh flood relief lodged

* Revised end date of early 2025 for Athlone flood defences

* Athlone native takes part in London Fashion Week

* Plaque marking 70th anniversary of Athlone Fleadh unveiled

* Local Property Tax to rise by 15% up to 2029

* Battery Heights group bursting with pride after awards success

* Mount Temple man steps back from biotech firm

* Jessy's Barbers owner 'so proud' as she becomes Irish citizen

* Street market proposed for 'to be pedestrianised' Athlone road

* Bressie's 'The Rising' fundraiser earns over €48k

* Ballinasloe man organises Cambodian charity concert

*Athlone native Desmond Egan launches new poetry collection

* Tommy Tiernan adds Athlone date to Irish tour

AND IN SPORTS

* Kenny seals famous victory for Pearses as champions bow out

* Photos from Athlone AC Half Marathon and 10k races

* Drumraney have no answer to Clonkill's Power show

* Athlone women to face familiar foes in third straight cup final

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