Oak Creek|News|
Man Answers Help Wanted Ad By Breaking Into Business
A 27-year-old was arrested for drunken driving and trespassing after he allegedly climbed a fence to get into a business on Ryan Road.
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|
High School Pool In Line For Upgrades
The school district wants to use money from the Wispark land exchange for much-needed improvements to the Oak Creek High School pool.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Meijer Drops Plans For Franklin Store
Meijer, which is proposed to anchor the Drexel Town Square development project, had also been planned for Highway 100 and Loomis Road in Franklin.
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Oak Creek|News|
Chamber Names Business of the Year Finalists
Three finalists will be honored at the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Wednesday.
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Oak Creek|News|
One Injured in Highway 100 Crash
A 51-year-old South Milwaukee woman lost control of her vehicle on a slick Highway 100 Sunday.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Police: Two Arrested In Strong-Armed Robbery
This week's police reports also include a theft at the new Walmart and a noise complaint leading to underage drinking citations.
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Oak Creek|News|
Four OWI Arrests Made in Three-Hour Stretch
Early Sunday morning was a busy time for the Oak Creek police officers, who arrested four people for drunken driving in less than three hours.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Police Chief Meets With Obama
Chief John Edwards and police chiefs from Aurora, Colo. and Newtown, Conn. were part of a meeting at the White House on gun violence.
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Oak Creek|News|
Natural Gas Odor Wafts Through South Milwaukee, Oak Creek
Authorities could not pinpoint the source of a natural gas leak in South Milwaukee that could be smelled all the way to Howell Avenue.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek, Milwaukee Fires Reportedly Not Connected
The strange story of fires that broke out on the same day at properties owned by the same family is still not entirely resolved.
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Oak Creek|News|
Sen. Larson To Hold Oak Creek Town Hall
The mining debate will likely be a focus of Monday night's meeting at the Oak Creek Public Library.
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Oak Creek|News|
OWI Arrest Made After Crash at Puetz/Howell
A 29-year-old man drove over a median twice and hit a street sign early Thursday morning, according to police.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Governor to Speak at South Suburban Chamber Dinner
Gov. Scott Walker will give a speech at the chamber's annual dinner, which recognizes the efforts of the business community in the Oak Creek-Franklin area
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
State Legislature Now With Two Oak Creek Alums
John Jagler, class of 1987, won his first election bid in November to join Mark Honadel as one of two Oak Creek High School graduates in the state Assembly.
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Greendale, WI|News|
Greendale's New Open Enrollment Seats Approved For 2013-14
New seats will be added in sixth and seventh grades, and possibly ninth grade. The total number of students enrolling through the state program, however, is projected to decrease.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Retired Cop An Inspiration to the End
A benefit for Jon Soderberg's family is set for Saturday at the North Star Banquet Hall.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Students Called on for Anti-Bullying Effort
A Greendale task force is recommending a student-led program to help find solutions to harassment and bullying.
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Oak Creek|News|
New Fire Station Plans Moving Forward
The station will be constructed at the same time as the library and city hall, though at a different location.
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Oak Creek|News|
Thaw Out at Flash Fitness Event
A workout scheduled Saturday at East Middle School gives residents an opportunity to burn calories, learn about local exercise facilities.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Caledonia Resident Named River Bend Executive Director
The former director of the Small World Montessori School, Jeanne Dernehl, is now leader of the River Bend Nature Center.
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