Oak Creek|News|
Week Ahead: Branding of Oak Creek Unveiled, Firefighters' Dinner and More
Oak Creek has plenty of things to keep you occupied this week as you try to stay out of the rain.
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|
Student-Staff Ratios in Oak Creek and How They Compare
See how the number of students per staff member in the Oak Creek-Franklin School District stack up against nearby districts and the state.
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Oak Creek|News|
Drugs, Cash Found After OWI Arrest
Floyd Rogers Jr. faces a felony drug charge after a Feb. 9 traffic stop on Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek.
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Oak Creek|News|
How Should Men In Deer Video Be Punished?
Several men seen trapping and putting a deer in a T-shirt could face a fine, but some Patch users believe they deserve a harsher punishment.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Greendale Finds Success With Healthy Initiatives
Greendale has made health and wellness a priority over the last 10 years, but officials say there is still work to be done.
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Oak Creek|News|
Rain Factors in Drexel Ave. Semi Crash
A semi blocked eastbound Drexel Avenue near I-94 and forced the closure of an off-ramp Wednesday.
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Oak Creek|News|
DNR, Police Investigating Animal Harassment Video
A video taken in Oak Creek shows several men trapping a deer and putting a T-shirt on the animal. A suspect has been identified.
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Oak Creek|News|
Alleged Drunken Driver Flees Freeway Crash, Hits Vehicle on 27th Street
Police say a 32-year-old man going the wrong way on 27th Street struck a car at the intersection of 27th and Ryan, just minutes after fleeing an accident on the freeway.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Spared of Major Flooding So Far
Besides high water in farm fields, ditches and a few isolated areas of the city, Oak Creek has not had major problems after two days of heavy rain.
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Greendale, WI|News|
School Board Candidate Praises Incumbents, Election Process
Kathleen Wied-Vincent, who lost in her bid for the Greendale School Board, said the election set the standard for the state.
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Oak Creek|News|
Police Seeking Sexual Assault Suspect
A woman was grabbed between her legs in the Milwaukee Area Technical College parking lot, according to a report.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Greendale Woman Suffered Repeated Abuse, Police Say
Rodney Lass is charged with assaulting his girlfriend repeatedly over the past five years, including at least some in her Greendale home.
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Oak Creek|News|
City May Move Polling Places Out of Schools
Citing security concerns, the city may pull polling places out of Deerfield Elementary and East and West middle schools.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Interest High For Elementary Principal Position
Fifty-five people have applied for the position, which will be vacant at the end of the school year.
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Oak Creek|News|
A Peek Inside Sadie's Ristorante
The new Italian restaurant Sadie's opened in March at the corner of Ryan and Howell.
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Oak Creek|News|
South Milwaukee Walmart Opens Wednesday
The store at 222 N. Chicago Ave. will be open around the clock and include a Subway restaurant, according to a report.
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Oak Creek|News|
Firefighters' All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner April 19
Tickets are on sale now for the annual dinner, which raises money for community charities.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Resident Remembered As Major Broadcasting Figure
Bill Haig was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame after successful stints at WTMJ and the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Police: Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes on 76th Street
This week's police reports also include an unleashed dog attacking a family and domestic violence.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Driver Going 80 MPH On 27th St. Arrested For OWI
The 38-year-old driver has three drunken-driving convictions and was arrested again in the early morning hours Sunday, according to a police report.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
