The councillor was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
A midlands food appeal is being scaled back following its founder taking a break due to health issues.
Offaly Councillor Ken Smollen, who runs the Ken Smollen food appeal, was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year.
As a result, the Offaly branch of the service will be temporarily suspended, but the Portarlington Mountmellick team will operate as normal.
The Independent rep says he hopes to back soon:
Community Centre Needed For Offaly Town
A LE Candidate wants to see more available in the area for teenagers and the elderly.
Calls For Expansion For Third Level Education In Laois
A LE Candidate says it would benefit students locally, nationally and internationally.
Arrests Made Following Westmeath Burglary
Two men were detained at a Garda Station in the county.
Young People Priced Out Of Housing Market Says LE Candidate
More affordable housing is needed, he says.
Athlone Road Works Driving Footfall To Other Westmeath Towns - Local Business
A local business claims Athlone traffic has been good for them.
Lough REE RNLI Represented At Buckingham Palace
A Royal National Lifeboat Institution member attended the London garden party over the weekend.
Westmeath ATM Removal Leaving Residents With Minimal Access To Cash - LE Candidate
He claims people are left with no bank and no reliable ATM.
Decision On N4 Upgrade Route Expected This Year
The project received €1.44m in funding earlier this year.
Visitor Centre And Green Gym Set To Be Developed At 'Bog Beach'
The local authority launched a 10-year strategy for the area.
'Rigidity' Of HAP Leaves Domestic Abuse Victim In Athlone Emergency Accommodation For 18 Months
That's the claim from a local TD.
Concerns Raised With Speeding Levels In Rural Offaly
A Local Election Candidate claims people are asking for speed ramps to be installed.
€1.8m Overspend On Midlands Homeless Services Last Year
That's according to new figures from the Department of Housing.
Event In Offaly Celebrating Palestinian And Irish Culture
The event takes place this Saturday.
"Grave" Funding Situation For East Galway And Midlands Cancer Support Centre
Calls are being made by a TD for Government to step in.
Event In Laois To Pull 85 Tonnes In Aid Of Autism Charity
Anyone wanting to attend, or take part, can do so this Sunday.
First Millennial To Become A Saint - "God's Influencer"
The 15 year old passed away in 2006.
Westmeath Home Damaged By Fire
It was feared someone was trapped inside the house.
Westmeath Health Services "Stretched"
A Local Election Candidate says it comes with the territory of increasing populations.
Changes In The Irish Rail Network Could Benefit Entire Line
It's part of the campaign of a Midlands North West European Candidate.
Recruitment Underway For Midlands MRI Scanner
The facility has been long awaited for.
