The entire fifth grade student body stands outside the Augusta School District. Together, they worked to piece together the landmarks, history and story of the city into a Google Expedition for all the world to see. hugs front: Augusta students walk around the city picking up trash on the road as part of a way to give back to the community during their Hugs for Humanity event on Friday, May 4. (Contributed photo)

Students create Augusta virtual reality tour

By Brian Sheridan After strapping on a virtual reality headset, the user can be taken all across the globe. They can explore the peaks of Mt. Everest, they can float around the outside of the...

O-F senior captain Sadie Solie rises for a layup over a Cricket defender for two of her 10 points in the victory.

Thunder crush Crickets in conference opener

by Dan Groeschel The Osseo-Fairchild Thunder played host to the Crickets of Fall Creek in each team's conference opener on Nov. 22. The Thunder entered the game fresh off a 62-31 win over Eleva-Strum...

Visitors bring 'out of this world' experience

by Dan Groeschel Editor Last Thursday, the Dream Flight STEM Shuttle landed in Augusta. During its stay, fifth-grade students at Augusta Elementary School were able to spend about an hour on board...

Community bolts to support Beavers

by Raquel Dorf Contributor On Saturday, Augusta Elementary School hosted its third annual Beaver Bolt. Over 360 people came to the Augusta school grounds to participate and show their support for one...

Family and science mix for fun time

by Dan Groeschel Editor Last Thursday, Augusta Elementary School hosted its second annual Family Science Fair. Organizers said this year's event dwarfed last year's inaugural fair. “Last year, we...

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A helping hand for humanity

Augusta students walk around the city picking up trash on the road as part of a way to give back to the community during their Hugs for Humanity event on Friday, May 4.

By Brian Sheridan All year long the school district has sporting events, fundraisers and other activities they often ask the people of Augusta for help with. But one day year, they all get together...

Students create Augusta virtual reality tour

By Brian Sheridan After strapping on a virtual reality headset, the user can be taken all across the globe. They can explore the peaks of Mt. Everest, they can float around the outside of the...

County tries to move on from scandal

by Dan Groeschel, Editor County officials gathered Monday to address what the county is doing to right the wrongs done by former Eau Claire County Treasurer Larry Lokken and his associate Kay...

FCHS tech department shows off new cutter

by Dan Groeschel, Editor Fall Creek High School’s technology education department has a new instrument this year and they held an open house Monday afternoon to show it off. The school district was...

Beaver player headed to WSU

by Dan Groeschel, Editor Last Wednesday was considered a national holiday by many college football fans around the country: National Signing Day, the earliest day that high school seniors can sign...

Upcoming event to offer something for every parent

by Dan Groeschel The Augusta Elementary School’s Healthy Schools Team will be hosting an event titled Family University on Feb. 21 at the Augusta High School. The aim of the event is to help parents...

Police chase ends with rescue of young child

by Dan Groeschel At approximately 1 a.m. Thursday morning, Eau Claire County Sheriff's deputies were requested by the Neillsville Police Department to check a Fairchild address for a wanted man,...

School opens its doors for trick or treaters

by Dan Groeschel, Editor Children in costumes were able to trick or treat through the halls of Augusta High School last Friday. Augusta Middle and High School student councils worked together to...