Oak Creek|News|
Police Investigating Armed Robbery of 27th St. Restaurant
Police are seeking suspects who robbed KFC, near 27th and College, about 10 p.m. Friday.
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|
Strip Mall at Rawson/Howell Finding Its Niche
Parlour Salon & Spa is the latest tenant in a building that once struggled to find tenants but now has developed a wellness theme.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Retail Theft Arrest Leads to Drug Charge
A 22-year-old West Allis woman was charged with possession of narcotics following her arrest at Macy's last week.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Man Arrested In Driveway After Fleeing Traffic Stop
A driver was pulled over only for a minor lamp violation, but fled in his vehicle for more than two miles on Howell Avenue, according to police.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
5K Run/Walk To Raise Money For Anti-Bullying Programs
The Aug. 10 event will begin at the Miller Park pond, with organizers hoping for $5,000 in money raised for the Oak Creek-Franklin School District.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Bracing For Freeway Closure
Interstate 94 between Rawson Avenue and the Milwaukee-Racine county line will close at 9 p.m. Friday and reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Sussex, WI|News|
Embezzling From Waukesha County Business Earns Woman 1-Year Jail Term
Deborah Nowakowski will serve a year in jail with work-release privileges after admitting she stole thousands of dollars from Cecelia Place.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Woman Sentenced for Embezzling From Waukesha County Employer
Deborah Nowakowski will serve a year in jail with work-release privileges after admitting she stole thousands of dollars from Cecelia Place.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
New Access Road Would Be Built Near 27th Street
Oak Creek will hold a public information meeting on a proposed street that would be built along the east side of 27th Street north of Rawson Avenue.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Woman Sentenced for Embezzling From Employer
Deborah Nowakowski will serve a year in jail with work-release privileges after admitting she stole thousands of dollars from Cecelia Place.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Aldi To Expand Oak Creek Distribution Center
More than 100,000 square feet of storage space will be added onto Aldi's facility on 13th Street.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
3 Arrested After Road Rage Escalates Into Fight
A road rage incident near College Avenue and 27th Street led to a physical fight and three arrests for disorderly conduct.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
3 Arrested After Road Rage Escalates Into Fight
A road rage incident near College Avenue and 27th Street led to a physical fight and three arrests for disorderly conduct.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
'Real Signs of Progress' at Oak Creek Lakefront
Environmental remediation is under way on the southern portion of the lakefront redevelopment area, east of Fifth Avenue and north of Ryan Road.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Updated: Diesel Gas Spill Closes Lane of I-94 in Oak Creek
Sheriff's deputies discovered that one of two semi-trucks involved in a crash early Thursday leaked about 50 gallons of fuel onto the freeway.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
New Gas Station Will Be All Natural
EVO CNG will build a compressed natural gas fueling station near 1st Street and Rawson Avenue.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Tazinos Mixes Traditional, Specialty Pizzas
The company has grown to four locations since beginning in Oak Creek in 2008.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
