Oak Creek|News|
Casino Night Benefits St. Matthew
The second-annual event will be held April 12 at Papa Luigi's in South Milwaukee.
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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Greendale, WI|News|
Are Online Attacks Against School District Majority Opinion? Or Vocal Minority?
Candidates for Greendale School Board discussed the frequent attacks against the school district administration and board during a candidate forum Wednesday.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek PD Offers Girls Self-Defense Class
Girls about to head to college or enter the workforce can get free self-defense training through the Oak Creek Police Department.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Q&A: The Dish Manager Val Secor
The restaurant at 27th and Ryan has found success after just more than a year in operation.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Athletes Could Swap Out Phy Ed Under Proposed Change
School Board members and phy ed teachers have hesitated over a proposal that would allow athletes to substitute a phy ed class with a course in one of the core subjects.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Caterpillar Layoffs In S. Milwaukee Could Reach 300
A lot is still unknown about job losses, which will reportedly take effect by summer.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Mexican Restaurant Opens On 27th Street
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant is in the building previously home to Greco's Pub & Eatery.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Greendale School Board Candidates Tout Experience at Forum
While their backgrounds differ, six School Board candidates said they have something unique they can bring to the Greendale School Board.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Work To Begin at Puetz/Howell Intersection
Puetz Road will be down to one lane near the Howell Avenue intersection as work continues on a water main project.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Stolen Identity Leads to Two Felony Charges
Police say a Chicago man made a large purchase at American TV using someone else's identity.
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Caledonia, WI|News|
Mining Regulations Topic of Lecture at River Bend
A former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will speak at the River Bend Nature Center April 2.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Man Stole, Pawned Father's TV and DVDs, Police Say
A 31-year-old Greendale man was charged with misdemeanor theft after allegedly stealing from his father, with whom he lived.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Gets Active In Autism Awareness
Oak Creek City Hall will light up in blue April 1 in support of an autism awareness campaign, and a group of educators are raising money for an April 6 walk.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
New Italian Restaurant Sadie's Now Open
Sadie's Ristorante has opened at the corner of Howell and Ryan in the former home of La Terraza.
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Oak Creek|News|
Driver Flees OC Police, Nabbed in Cudahy
A 22-year-old man faces a felony charge of fleeing police after he successfully evaded Oak Creek cops and then was stopped in Cudahy.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Teachers Object to Possible Retirement Cuts
The Oak Creek-Franklin School District is studying whether to implement a new benefit structure for Oak Creek staff members in light of budget troubles and a possible cut in state funding.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Room Key Mix-Up Leads To Theft of Purse, Clothes
A 24-year-old Arizona woman is a suspect in a hotel room theft at Days Inn, which occurred after to a mix-up at the front counter.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Former Oak Creek Football Coach Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Joe Koch, who won more than 100 games as Oak Creek head football coach, has been inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Police: Drunken Driver Was Four Times Over Limit, Caused Injury
This week's police reports also include an assault at Southridge Mall and a dog attacked by a pitbull.
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Oak Creek|News|
O.C. Business Evacuated After Chemical Spill
No one was taken to a hospital after employees at Dunham Express became overwhelmed by fumes Monday night.
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