€500,000 will be injected into the region from the town and village renewal scheme.
17 communities in the midlands are set to benefit from almost 500,000 euro in funding.
It's coming from Round Two of the government's Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
The focus of the grant is to help areas adapt to social distancing requirements and provide safe environments to shop and socialise.
Offaly and Westmeath will receive 180,000 euro each, with just short of 110,000 euro going to Laois.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan
The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence
The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach
11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation
It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.
Gardaí Renew Appeal After Hit And Run In Laois
A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed
Smaller farmers say minimum thresholds prevent them from claiming certain fuel support schemes.
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access
The procedures will be carried out at Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
