Muskego, WI|News|
Deadline Nears For School Board Candidates
The School Board will soon appoint a replacement for Mike Serdynski, who resigned in July.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
- Oak Creek, WI
Email: mark.schaaf@patch.com
Phone: 262-497-1633
Hometown: Prairie du Chien, WI
Birthday 5-6-85
Bio: Being a journalist is the only career I've ever wanted for myself, and I'm so blessed that I'm getting to do it professionally. I grew up reading newspapers and by the third grade, I was making my own newspapers out of printer paper and putting them out on the porch at night, so when my dad got the Wisconsin State Journal in the morning, mine would be right next to it. (true story - my parents still have the copies) I have a passion for good journalism and I'm happy to be bringing that enthusiasm to Patch.
I grew up in Prairie du Chien and attended college at UW-Eau Claire where I served as editor of The Spectator. I worked for NOW Newspapers for 3 1/2 years before heading over to Patch to be the editor in Oak Creek.
Besides journalism, I'm passionate about music (Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Jack White) and the Milwaukee Brewers; I enjoy reading (non-fiction, mostly) and Sunday nights on HBO; and I believe Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFK but he did not act alone.
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Oak Creek|News|
Vigil Remembers Victims Of Violence At Sikh Temple, Elsewhere
One year to the day of the mass shooting, more than 1,000 people gathered for a vigil at the Sikh temple.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Woman In Intensive Care After Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle reportedly lost control at Pennsylvania and Rawson early Sunday morning.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
Construction At Belle Chasse Subdivision In Full Swing
The second phase of the subdivision will include 39 new lots.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
One Year Later, Sikh Temple Members Try To Heal, Move Forward
A year after the attack that left six people dead, the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin continues to heal.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
National Night Out Ahead This Week
The week ahead also includes State Fair and the Waukesha BluesFest.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Key Drexel Town Square Vote Could Come Monday
Ahead this week: a key Drexel Town Square vote, National Night Out, and more Wisconsin State Fair.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Memorial 6K Mixes Heartache, Optimism
A big crowd gathered at Oak Creek High School today for the Chardhi Kala 6K memorial run/walk in memory of the people killed during the Sikh temple shooting.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Sikh Temple Shooting Remembrances Begin
Sikhs began a 48-hour continuous recitation of holy scriptures Friday morning, while a ceremony was held at the federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee later in the afternoon.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Memorial 6K Could Draw 1,000 Participants
Advance registration for a 6K run/walk in honor of those killed and injured during the Sikh temple attacks has been strong.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Survivors Of Other Attacks To Attend Sikh Vigil
Vigil marking the 1-year anniversary of the Sikh temple attack will address problems with violence, racism.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Longtime Friends Led Oak Creek Through Sikh Temple Shooting
Steve Scaffidi and John Edwards, friends for some 30 years, were the faces of the city as it went through its darkest hour.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Friday: Movies, Open Houses and More
With Friday is finally upon us, check out what's going on today and throughout the weekend.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Police Chief Sees Progress Since Oak Creek, Newtown Shootings
Though the well-publicized gun reforms have stalled, many other changes have taken place under the radar.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
