Greendale, WI|News|
The Week Behind, The Week Ahead for Greendale
I Left My Heart on Broad Street capped the week that was in Greendale.
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.
Posting Activity
Oak Creek|News|
Week Ahead: Drexel Town Square Public Meeting
A public meeting on the plans to create a new town center on the former Delphi property will be held Monday night at the Oak Creek Community Center.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Police Apprehend Escaped Wheaton Patient
A 35-year-old Franklin man said to be "intoxicated and combative" ran away from Wheaton Hospital and was eventually arrested in the parking lot of a church.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Driver Strikes Pole During Snowstorm, Leaves Scene
A vehicle snapped a light pole near Howell Avenue and Oakwood Road as a winter storm hit southeastern Wisconsin Thursday afternoon.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
South Milwaukee Walmart Sets Opening Date
The Walmart under construction at 222 N. Chicago Ave. will open this spring.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Man Accused Of Robbing Woman In Her Home
Police say a 21-year-old South Milwaukee man entered a woman's home and took her purse at knifepoint.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Burglary Suspect Leads Police On High-Speed Chase
Speeds reached 100 miles per hour as officers pursued a suspect, who remains at large, on I-94.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Jail Time For Making Homecoming Bomb Threat
A judge called Nicholas Olson's bomb threat a "terroristic act" and sentenced him to spend time in the House of Correction, against the prosecutor's recommendation for probation.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Developers Bullish on Drexel Town Square Plans
The developers and architect involved with the Drexel Town Square project say they are excited to create a new identity for the city.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Illinois Business Relocates to Oak Creek
Noark Electric recently moved from Rockford, Ill. to 13th Street in Oak Creek. Meanwhile, another company is expanding its presence in the city.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
OCHS Club Sets Sights on Building a Car
A new Oak Creek High School group, the Alliance of Aspiring Engineers, isn't wasting any time pursuing an ambitious project.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Community Center Offers Tastes of Italy, Beer, Wine
A Valentine's wine and beer tasting event and the Taste of Italy will be held the weekend of Feb. 15 at the Oak Creek Community Center.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Updated: School District Names New Communications Director
Longtime Greendale resident Kitty Goyette brings more than 20 years of experience to the position.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Grant Allows River Bend to Purchase GPS Units
River Bend's executive director says grant money will help Racine County children use technology to connect with nature.
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Oak Creek|News|
Four Knights Turn Eyes Toward College Football
Alex Hahn, Jordan Veloz, Austin Sirovina and Dylan Oleszak signed letters of intent Wednesday to continue their football-playing days at the collegiate level.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
City Aims to Make Kids' Walk to School Safer
The federal Safe Routes To School program could allow the city to construct more sidewalks near the high school and Edgewood Elementary.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
School Board Candidates Forum To Be Held in March
Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Greendale School Board in the April 2 election.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Greendale Food Service Program Deals With Change
The program is under new leadership and adjusting to huge shifts in federal school lunch guidelines.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Supervisors Propose New Board Downsizing Plan
Steve Taylor and Mark Borkowski, each of whom represent suburbs on Milwaukee County's south side, proposed cutting five supervisor positions and 40 percent off the board's personnel budget.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Regional FBLA Conference Comes to OCHS
Hundreds of middle and high school students traveled to Oak Creek High School Saturday for a Future Business Leaders of America regional conference.
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