Oak Creek|News|
Gun Found in Sikh Temple Parking Lot
A loaded 9mm handgun was found in the temple parking lot Sunday morning. Police believe it belongs to one of two suspects in an armed robbery in South Milwaukee.
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|
New Year Brings New Garbage Service
The city privatized its garbage pickup, which is now handled by Johns Disposal Service. But residents shouldn't see any changes.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
BBC: Finding Forgiveness In Oak Creek
A BBC reporter traveled to Oak Creek and learned how the Sikh community is coping since the Aug. 5 mass shooting.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Man Gets 27th Months In Jail For Sexual Misconduct
24-year-old Jatinder Singh, already on probation for a previous sex offense, tried to engage in sex acts with a hotel employee and then lied to his probation agent.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Port Washington-Saukville, WI|News|
Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Port, Saukville Post Office
Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Greenfield Post Office
Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Oak Creek Post Office
Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Snow Plow Crashes Into 27th Street Walgreens
The snow plow driver said he "must have blacked out," a witness told police. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and cited by Oak Creek police.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene of Accident
Police say a 21-year-old Milwaukee man struck a vehicle at 27th and Ryan, but the vehicle followed him to the Franklin Industrial Park, where he was arrested.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Alderman Faces Primary; 4 Vie For School Board
Alderman Dan Jakubczyk faces two challengers while two other aldermen are running unopposed. Meanwhile, two incumbents and two challengers are on the ballot for school board.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Police Seek Suspects in Store Owner's Death
Oak Creek resident Fawzi Abu-Hamdan was killed in his grocery store last week. Police have released surveillance photos of two people, one of whom appears to be holding a gun.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Wants Legislation To Allocate Water Costs
The city's water and sewer utility feels the Public Service Commission does not allocate costs proportionally between Oak Creek and its two wholesale customers, Franklin and Caledonia.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Police Make Two OWI Arrests at Same Spot
As police cleared the scene of a drunken-driving arrest, another intoxicated driver stopped in traffic and started texting, according to a police report.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Sikhs Name Lt. Murphy 'Chic Sikh of the Year'
Murphy received an overwhelming number of nominations from Sikhs around the world.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
2012 Revisited: Sikh Temple Shooting
Patch is looking back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
2012 Revisited: New Oak Creek Businesses
Patch is looking back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Man Killed In His Store
Fawzi Abu-Hamden, 53, was shot Friday night in an apparent robbery attempt. Neighbors remembered him as generous and well-liked.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
2012 Revisited: Slow, Steady Progress Made in Lakefront Redevelopment
Patch is looking back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
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Oak Creek|News|
2012 Revisited: Drexel Town Square Plans Unveiled
Patch is looking back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
The Year in Wisconsin Politics 2012
From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate for president, a national spotlight shined bright on Wisconsin this year.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
