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Saturday Is 'Santa Shuffle' At OCHS
A one-hour walk around the track will be held Saturday morning at Oak Creek High School as part of the Mayor's Weight Loss Challenge.
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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One Killed in Franklin Accident
A vehicle left the roadway and struck a grove of trees Friday morning near Highway 100 and Drexel Avenue, according to a report.
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FBI Stays Mum on Temple Shooter
A report this week in the Los Angeles Times says the FBI has no plans to release more information about Wade Michael Page or the Sikh temple shooting investigation.
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Police Search For Hit-and-Run Driver
A driver struck a vehicle while changing lanes near 27th and College and fled the scene as the snow started to fall Thursday.
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Council Approves Plans For Vet Clinic
A new veterinary clinic will be built on vacant land next to Chase Bank on Howell Avenue.
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Oak Creek Mulls Concepts for City Hall, Library
Construction on a new library and city hall in the Drexel Town Square development is expected to commence next year.
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Oak Creek Firefighters Donate to Toy Drive
The Local 1848 donated 95 toys worth $1,600 during Sportsradio 1250's annual toy drive at Farm and Fleet in Oak Creek.
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Oak Creek Officials Reach Out to Newtown
Oak Creek offers help and advice on trying to heal following a mass shooting.
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Industrial Development Planned on College Ave.
An unnamed company is eying property in the 800 block of W. College Avenue, with plans to relocate in Oak Creek from Milwaukee.
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Threats of Violence Made At Oak Creek High School
While the threat is not considered credible, police will have an increased presence at the school this week.
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Fire Dept. Extinguishes Basement Fire
The Oak Creek Fire Department quickly knocked down a fire early Tuesday morning in a home on Parknoll Drive.
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First Snowfall In the Books; More To Come
Snow is expected to continue to blanket the region this week, with the most challenging weather coming Thursday.
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VIDEO: Chief Edwards Discusses Newtown on MSNBC
On the Rachel Maddow Show, Edwards related some of his experiences from the Sikh temple shootings.
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Another Big Road Project in Store for 2013
Reconstruction of the Rawson Interchange is set to begin next year.
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Oak Creek Shooting Victims Call For Action
Family members of those killed in the Aug. 5 attack at the Oak Creek Sikh temple joined New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plea for government leaders to come up with a plan to combat gun violence.
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Sales of OCHS Student-Made Soda Hit Milestone
As sales of Knightro Fusion pass the 1,000-case mark, the school district says another soda flavor is in the works.
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Oak Creek, Sikh Communities Mourn Newtown Victims
Those gathered for a candlelight vigil Sunday night at the Sikh temple expressed frustration at more violence and resolve to make things better.
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Sikh Temple to Hold Vigil For Connecticut Shooting Victims
A vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the temple on Howell Avenue, where a mass shooting took place just four months ago.
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Boy Arrested After Car Break-Ins Near Apartment Building
A 17-year-old boy admitted to breaking into unlocked vehicles near the 6900 block of S. 20th St., according to an Oak Creek police report.
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School Board Incumbents Seek Re-Election
School Board members Frank Carini and Paul Mason will be on the ballot April 2; no other candidates have yet filed nomination papers.
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