Tri-County News/Augusta Area Times

12/15/2019

Video of today's Wreaths Across America ceremony at Thompson Valley Cemetery between Augusta and Osseo.

12/14/2019

Wreaths Across America ceremony at Thompson Valley Cemetery this morning. Ceremonies today at South Beef River Church and Osseo Cemetery at 1 and 2 p.m. today

12/14/2019

Augusta FFA mock interviews...

Yesterday the Occupational Leadership class completed their mock interviews with members of the community. For many of them, this was their first ever interview. Even though they were nervous, they all did a fantastic job! Way to go, Beavers!

12/14/2019

Augusta's Kennedy Schroeder with the three-pointer, part of the team's win over Whitehall this evening at Augusta

12/14/2019

Augusta Police Chief O'Brien and Officer Hayden at the Kids N' Cops Christmas shopping event in Eau Claire

Last weekend Chief O’Brien and Officer Hayden spent the day shopping with kiddos at Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office Kids N’ Cops event at Target! There are so many wonderful organizations that donate to this event, we were so proud to be a small part of it!

And we might be biased, but seeing some of our incredible Augusta kiddos there might be our favorite part!😉😍

12/14/2019

Author and Augusta native Dianne Deaton Vielhuber with a customer at her book signing today at Creative Touch Floral in Augusta. The event goes to 7 p.m. Read more about it in next week's print edition of Augusta Area Times and Tri-County News!

12/13/2019

Augusta choir getting ready for concert...

Members of the high school Choir are making decorations for the concert on Monday! Hope to see everyone there to support the 7/8th and High School Choirs and Bands on Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm!

12/13/2019

Basket by Augusta in last night's ballgame in Augusta

12/13/2019

"Snow day" at Osseo-Fairchild Elementary ....

Our kids sure enjoyed playing in the fresh powder today... and, if you look closely, you'll see Principal Zawacki did, too!

12/12/2019

Osseo-Fairchild Elementary School

What an amazing community our school is in! We have had several groups/organizations offer to make holiday donations to sponsor a family in the OF School District. Thank you to Brenda Melsness/St. Luke's Church, Russell Corner Badgers 4-H Club/Jody Groell, and Cathy Thomas/UCC Church!

12/12/2019

Osseo Rural Fire Department

Osseo Rural Fire Department

Once again this community amazes us with their generosity in difficult times. The station was flooded with food and beverages. And all the stranded passengers had a warm place and an ear to listen. Thanks again Osseo!! You are the reason we can do the things we do!!

12/12/2019

Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office

I-94 now completely reopened...

I-94 is now completely open. Please continue to drive with extreme caution!

12/12/2019

Osseo Lions Club Christmas Lights judging contest....

Attention, attention! This Sunday evening (15th) some of our Lion's members will be out in the City of Osseo judging all the beautiful holiday decorations. Have those lights on for your chance to win!
From what we've seen so far, you will be making it difficult on us again this year.

12/12/2019

This week's Tri-County News and Augusta Area Times has articles on a proposed CVTC referendum, a community forum in Fairchild on a proposed referendum for the OFSD, a story on our back pages on an African mission trip, latest sports results featuring Osseo-Fairchild/Augusta/Fall Creek wrestling and much more! Pick-up a copy on newsstands today!

12/12/2019

Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office

Announcement from Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department on multiple accidents on I-94 at Osseo

Interstate I94 is closed at Osseo due to multiple crashes. Plan accordingly and avoid the area so emergency services can do their job.

12/12/2019

Gift-wrapping done for you on Dec. 21 in Osseo!

Do you need some help with the last minute gift wrapping? Some very kind members (who actually LIKE wrapping presents), will be there for you! Any last minute purchases made at Stockman's - we will get them wrapped for you!

12/11/2019

Eau Claire County Emergency Management

Eau Claire County weather statement....

***All alerts have expired***

Multiple weather alerts have been issued for #EauClaireCounty
1) Wind Chill Advisory until noon
2) Special Wx Statement about black ice until 11 AM
3) Winter Wx Advisory 10 PM-10AM tonight

For safety tips, check WEAU 13 News story from Eau Claire City-County Health Department & us! https://www.weau.com/content/news/Staying-safe-in-the-extreme-cold-566054611.html

12/10/2019

Sen. Baldwin and Congressman Kind in Mondovi Dec. 20 at Marten Center...

From the City of Mondovi:

12/10/2019

Book signing by local author this Friday, Dec. 13 at Creative Touch Floral in Augusta

Got some Holiday Shopping to do???

We will be having Specials in the shop, treats, and my sister, Dianne will be here for a book signing of her book, The Mary Experiment.

12/10/2019

Superintendent of the Year: Joe Sanfelippo, Fall Creek School District

Fall Creek Superintendent Joe Sanfelippo wins national award....

With a focus on culture and communication, a rural Wisconsin administrator has brought his 850-student district to national recognition.

12/09/2019

Osseo-Fairchild Dance Team places fourth at Ashwaubenon Invitational this past weekend

Ashwaubenon Dance Invite 2019

Congrats dancers on a 4th place win! 🤗

Excellent job on solo routines to Camryn, Della, and Amara!

12/08/2019

Tri-County News | GMD Media Inc.

Check out our winter prep sports previews for Tri-County area teams on both our websites: the Tri-County News at www.osseotricountynews.net and the Augusta Area Times at www.augustatimes.net

12/08/2019

Santa meets with youngsters at the Cookies and Coco with Santa event yesterday in Fall Creek!

Santa has arrived! Fall Creek Fire Dept.

12/08/2019

High School girls' basketball between Fall Creek and Osseo-Fairchild at OFHS from Friday

12/06/2019

Video action from last night's Fall Creek at Osseo-Fairchild boys basketball game

12/05/2019

This week's Tri-County News and Augusta Area Times features photos from the Osseo Christmas Parade, a story on the new Sons of the American Legion chapter in Osseo, a warning about scams that pop up at Holiday time and a story about a local veteran honored at Lambeau Field! Pick up a copy on newsstands now!

12/03/2019

Kindergartners at Eleva-Strum Elementary School perform the song "Mousie in the Snow" at last evening's Holiday Concert. Pick up a copy of this week's Tri-County News to see photos from the concert as well

12/03/2019

Video of the 33rd annual Osseo Christmas Parade

11/28/2019

Eau Claire County Emergency Management

Fire stations open in eastern Eau Claire County for those without power....

***Power is coming online, Fire Stations are closing for this event***

Due to extended power outages in the eastern half of the County, Augusta Bridge Creek Fire and Rescue and Fall Creek Area Fire District are opening their stations for individuals that need a warm place to go.
Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office
@eauclairecounty

11/27/2019

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and everyone in Tri-County area! Enjoy reading the Tri-County News and Augusta Area Times throughout the holiday weekend with stories on new owner of the Great Lakes Grocery stores in Osseo and Augusta, the Augusta Cemetery Association, local school district report cards, the Oakwood Bank's Comfort our Community Drive 10th Anniversary, prep girls basketball team pictures, photos of Fall Creek High School's new commons area and Northfield's famed four-legged creature. On newsstands now!

11/27/2019

Eau Claire County Emergency Management

County update on area power outages from last night's storm....

We're aware of major power outages throughout #EauClaireCounty. We've talked to Xcel Energy Wisconsin & Eau Claire Energy Cooperative regarding longer-term issues. With the heavy snow that fell & wind, there'll likely be outages all day. Always assume a downed line is energized!

11/27/2019

Happy Thanksgiving from OsseoFairchild fourth graders!

Fourth grade fun! Gobble gobble!

11/26/2019

Make your own gingerbread house for the Holidays....

Here is an extra event we've added to our schedule! Sign up quick, space is limited!

11/25/2019

Hunter's breakfast in Fairchild...

Don’t forget to come out for this!

11/25/2019

Fairchild Area Christmas Decorating Contest...

Join in on the fun and maybe win a little Christmas money!!

11/21/2019

OFSD teachers working on curriculum this evening...

Learning continued after hours for the dedicated O-F staff tonight as they spent the evening aligning curriculum at a 4K through 12th grade level.

11/19/2019

Augusta Middle School 8th graders at CVTC today....

Thank you Chippewa Valley Technical College for hosting our 8th graders for tours today. As they explore career and college options we are appreciative for your partnership in this endeavor! #beaverproud

11/18/2019

Good Morning America at Augusta Middle/ High School today honoring Izzy Lane

11/18/2019

FCHS student athletes on the Eau Claire Stars co-op prep girls hockey team....

Girls Hockey will open up their Season this week. They will be in Somerset for a scrimmage on Tuesday at 6:00pm. On Saturday a trip to Superior is scheduled with 2pm game time. We add 2 more Student/Athletes to the Stars program. Juniors Paige Ruppert and Kalie Gruhlke will be joined by their Freshmen sisters Morgan Ruppert and Kennedy Gruhlke.

11/16/2019

Message from Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department:

The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office has received three calls today from citizens who have been contacted by a person claiming to be a representative of the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office. This person, who is identifying himself as “Officer Malone, Badge #777, is telling citizens that they have outstanding warrants and is directing them to go to Walmart to post bond on their warrants.

The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office does not have an employee named Malone and would never direct anyone to a retail location to post bond on a warrant.

11/15/2019

Augusta Elementary School students in Madison today....

Great to see Augusta Beavers in the HOUSE today! Senator Bernier and I met them in the Senate chambers as we were on the floor in session. Thank you for the visit!

11/15/2019

Osseo-Fairchild Elementary STEAM challenge....

The STEAM challenge in Mrs. Ramseier’s room was to create a paper collage sculpture! Well done, students!

11/15/2019

AHS one-act play performances this weekend....

This is really short notice, but hopefully you can attend one of the performances!

11/14/2019

This week's Augusta Area Times and Tri-County News recaps Fall Creek volleyball at the state tournament with a story and photos, the Upper Lakes Foods bus tour stopping in Augusta, Veterans stories from Osseo plus the debut of our newest columnist: Lori Johnson from Hixton. On newsstands now!

11/14/2019

Fall Creek High School project completion and open house...

We’re ready!!!!!! The major projects are complete and we can’t wait for the community to see our new facility!!! Please join us on NOVEMBER 21st from 5-7 for our official grand opening. We have been enjoying the space and really want to share it with you. There will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 6:00 in the new commons. Feel free to stop by, take a walk through the building and then...

Stay to watch our first girls’ basketball game of the season! All district residents will receive free admission to the game on November 21st vs Elk Mound. We’d love to see you!

Go Crickets!!