Oak Creek|News|
Tuesdays Are 'Terrific' at Oak Creek Community Center
The Oak Creek Library and Community Center are holding weekly children's programs throughout June and 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|
WISN: Police Searching For Hit-and-Run Driver
A newer-model SUV with significant damage to its front passenger side was last seen on Rawson Avenue in Oak Creek.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Lt. Murphy Has New Gig
The former Oak Creek police lieutenant has a job with the company that made the bulletproof vest he wore during the Sikh temple attack.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
Muskego Sends Off Class of 2013
Roughly 450 seniors got their diplomas in a graduation ceremony Sunday.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Retirement Ceremony Honors Lt. Brian Murphy
The Oak Creek Police Department held a retirement ceremony Friday for Lt. Brian Murphy, who survived 12 gunshots during the Sikh temple attack.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
Lakepoint Church To Hold Baptisms in Lake
The church will hold several baptisms by the lake at Muskego Park.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Bender Park Boat Launch Reopens
The boat launch reopened Wednesday after crews finished dredging the harbor.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
UPDATED: I-94 Re-Opened After Closure
The DOT planned to close I-94 in southern Milwaukee County from 10 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
Tess Corners Firefighters Continue Fill-the-Boot Campaign
Firefighters will be at Janesville and Moorland Friday night collecting donations from drivers.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
What Did Your Father Teach You?
Father's Day is Sunday, June 16. Patch asked members of the Oak Creek business community to share the most important lessons from their own fathers.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Public Hearing Set For Drexel Town Square
Residents can weigh in on Drexel Town Square during the Oak Creek Common Council's June 18 meeting.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
Muskego Reminds Residents of Fireworks Rules
Residents must obtain a permit to discharge fireworks in the city of Muskego.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
Former Muskego Standout Honored After Strong Season
Nick Schmidlkofer, a 2011 Muskego High School graduate, has continued his baseball career at Carthage College.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Water Utility Wins Prestigious EPA Award
The utility was the only one in Wisconsin to receive a "15-year Directors Award" from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Muskego, WI|News|
WISN: 3 Kittens Rescued From Garbage Can in Muskego
The kittens were taken to Milwaukee's Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Driver, Passenger Escape Vehicle Fire
A vehicle was totaled after catching fire at the Pilot Travel Center.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Muskego, WI|News|
First Phase Of Janesville Road Construction Almost Done
A second phase of Janesville Road construction, from Racine Avenue to Lannon Drive, is expected to begin soon.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Educators Credit Union Celebrates Opening
The office formerly known as Lakeside Credit Union became Educators Credit Union after a merger was completed April 1.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
