Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek To Host County Executive's Speech
Chris Abele will deliver his second State of the County address at the Oak Creek municipal courtroom.
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|
Police: Industrial Park Businesses Vandalized
Graffiti was spray painted on two businesses on Industrial Loop last week, according to police reports.
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Oak Creek|News|
City To Replace Two Tornado Sirens
Officials say old technology and the unavailability of parts have made the sirens obsolete.
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Oak Creek|News|
Alleged Drunken Driver Crashes On College Ave.
A 55-year-old Greenfield man, initially thought to have suffered a medical condition, had a blood-alcohol content approaching four times the legal limit to drive.
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Oak Creek|News|
The Week Behind, The Week Ahead for Oak Creek
After a week punctuated by crazy weather and a visit from the governor, here's a preview of the upcoming post-Super Bowl week.
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Oak Creek|News|
Edwards To Appear On UpFront With Mike Gousha
The Oak Creek police chief will talk about his meeting with Obama and the president's proposed gun measures.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Baseball Field Renovation Plans Moving Forward
Greendale is beginning the design phase of planned renovations to the Brinkman Baseball Field.
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Oak Creek|News|
Possibility of Hunting at Bender Park Draws Concern
County Supervisor Pat Jursik says many residents have asked the county to add land to Bender Park through different means.
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Oak Creek|News|
Man Arrested For OWI Twice in One Night
A 38-year-old Oak Creek man got into an argument with family members who came to pick him up at the police station and drove away, according to a police report.
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Greendale, WI|News|
School District Studying Security Improvements
Greendale school officials outlined a few ways—monetarily and otherwise—to increase school safety.
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Oak Creek|News|
Nucor Cold Finish Named Chamber's Business of the Year
The Oak Creek manufacturer was lauded for its community service and team approach.
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Oak Creek|News|
West Middle School Donation Helps Newtown Teachers
West Middle School students donated money it raised through a candy cane sale to Newtown teachers, rather than its end-of-the-year festival.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Plays Support Role In Burlington Fire
As of Thursday morning, crews were still battling a massive fire at a Burlington food processing plant that has caused the evacuation of 10 homes.
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Oak Creek|News|
Governor Lays Out Priorities In Speech to Chamber
Gov. Scott Walker spoke to the Oak Creek-Franklin business community about his plans for economic development and more.
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Greendale, WI|News|
GPD Awarded Grant Money After Drunken Driving Crackdown
A $4,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation will be used to purchase new equipment.
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Greendale, WI|News|
New Superintendent Reflects on First 100 Days, Plans For Future
In a "state of the district report," John Tharp identified his areas of focus for the future and what he has learned so far.
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Oak Creek|News|
Probation Ordered For Woman Who Burglarized Nursing Home
The 23-year-old Oak Creek woman admitted stealing money and pills from residents of a West Allis senior living facility.
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Greendale, WI|News|
College Park Teacher Named Chamber's Educator of the Year
Colleen Korpal, who will be honored at the Greendale Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet next month, began teaching in Greendale in 2006.
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Oak Creek|News|
Health Dept. Offers Free Molybdenum Water Test Kits
The DNR found high levels of molybdenum in private wells and is advising private well owners to have their water tested.
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Oak Creek|News|
VIDEO: Edwards Discusses Gun Violence Measures
Oak Creek's police chief appeared on MSNBC a day after meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House to discuss gun violence measures.
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