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.
According to a report, the Oak Creek Police Department honor guard unit will handle the casket of Officer Jennifer Sebena, who was killed on duty Dec. 24.
Patch is looking back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
Two men entered a home in the 1100 block of E. Stonegate Drive the evening of Dec. 23 and grabbed and choked the victim, according to an Oak Creek police report.
Two residents have signaled their intent to challenge Oak Creek Alderman Dan Jakubczyk.
Why wait for legislation? Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi says he wants to focus on how each person can do their part to combat gun violence.
The store is holding a blowout sale prior to shutting its doors. The company's owner announced earlier this year it would close all Fashion Bug stores across the country.
Patch is taking a look back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
A 48-year-old South Milwaukee woman also led a sheriff's deputy on a high-speed chase but was eventually arrested for her second drunken-driving offense in a week (fourth overall).
While Lt. Brian Murphy is Patch's Person of the Year for 2012, many others have done great things in the community.
An 18-year-old South Milwaukee woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and also received two drug citations.
Police Lt. Brian Murphy, wounded in the attack at the Sikh temple, gave his thoughts about the Newtown school shooting.
A 53-year-old Oak Creek woman was arrested for operating under the influence, while a 45-year-old was arrested for disorderly conduct during the same incident.
Patch is taking a look back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
Murphy made headlines around the world when he survived 12 gunshot wounds and helped end an attack at the Oak Creek Sikh temple.
The station at the corner of Ryan and Howell reopened Sunday; meanwhile, for sale signs have been taken down at La Terraza.
Our weekly House Hunt feature takes a look at homes in foreclosure on the market.
Patch is taking a look back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
Patch is taking a look back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
A massive investigation is under way after a 30-year-old officer was found dead in Wauwatosa about 5 a.m.
Patch is taking a look back at 10 stories that shaped Oak Creek this year.
