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.
Posting Activity
Oak Creek|News|
Wispark Purchases Howell Avenue Parcel
The company leading efforts to develop Drexel Town Square has purchased three acres to be used as an entrance to the site.
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Oak Creek|News|
An Oak Creek Company And Its Role in History
Oak Creek's Eder Flag manufactured the iconic U.S. flag raised amid the ruins of the World Trade Center on 9/11.
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Muskego, WI|News|
Summit Credit Union Plans Move Forward
The credit union is planning to occupy a piece of vacant land on Moorland Road near Kohl's.
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Muskego, WI|News|
Muskego Green Market Offers Chance at Free Products
A raffle will be held at this week's Muskego Green Market, held at the library parking lot.
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Oak Creek|News|
6th Street To Extend Through Drexel Town Square
6th Street will go through Woodman's property to connect Drexel and Forest Hill avenues.
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Muskego, WI|News|
New Family Restaurant Makes Muskego Home
Mickey's has opened on Janesville Road in the Westwood Centre mall, just west of Lannon Drive.
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Muskego, WI|News|
Racine Avenue Accident Injures One
An accident Tuesday afternoon caused major traffic backups on Racine Avenue.
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Oak Creek|News|
Tickets On Sale For Oak Creek Pig & Chicken Roast
The annual event at Henry Miller Park is set for Sept. 8.
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Oak Creek|News|
Who Will Run For Open State Assembly Seat?
Discussion around potential candidates has been limited to speculation, with no one publicly announcing a run for the 21st Assembly district.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek HS To Hold Open House
Parents will follow their student's schedule and meet teachers next week.
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Oak Creek|News|
Taylor Rips Possible Living-Wage Ordinance
County supervisors say they will propose an ordinance requiring companies contracted by the county to pay workers up to a new wage standard.
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Muskego, WI|News|
Starbucks Readies For Opening
The coffee shop will host a community event Thursday evening before its first full day of business Friday.
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Muskego, WI|News|
Police Arrest Wrong Way Driver on I-43
A 21-year-old man was driving drunk when he went north in the southbound lanes of I-43, according to police.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Business Featured in CNN Documentary
Oak Creek's Eder Flag is involved in the story of an iconic photo from Sept. 11.
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Muskego, WI|News|
Alert Resident Helps Police Arrest Burglary Suspects
A resident called police after seeing two people peering into the front window of a home on Woods Road.
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Oak Creek|News|
Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Drexel Ave. Crash
A 31-year-old man was taken to Froedtert Hospital after an accident early Saturday.
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Muskego, WI|News|
DJ's Pub & Grill Plans New Restaurant
Construction could begin later this year on a 3,750-square-foot building on Janesville Road.
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Oak Creek|News|
Speedway Closed After Car Crashes Into Building
No one was injured in the crash Sunday at Howell and Puetz.
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Muskego, WI|News|
Credit Union Proposed For Vacant Moorland Road Land
Summit Credit Union is proposing a 3,165-square-foot building near Kohl's, just north of Janesville Road.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
