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  • 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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Drexel Interchange Work Nearly Done

While Drexel Avenue reopened before Thanksgiving, drivers are still waiting to use the new on and off ramps to Interstate 94.

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Report Traces Temple Shooter's History

The Southern Poverty Law Center says Wade Michael Page's time at Fort Bragg drove him deep into neo-Nazi ways.

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YoFresh Yogurt Sets Grand Opening Event

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon Saturday, followed by discounts on yogurt. YoFresh officially opened Nov. 19.

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Police Investigate Threat to 'Shoot Up' Pick 'n Save

The Ryan Road Pick 'n Save received an anonymous threat Sunday afternoon, a day after a Bay View Pick 'n Save was similarly threatened. Police and store personnel are investigating.

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Man Reports Robbery Near 27th and College

A 47-year-old said he was robbed of his wallet while checking his tires on W. College Avenue. Police say some items don't match up and are still investigating.

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Property Crime in Oak Creek and Around the State

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States includes data from Oak Creek and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of property crimes were reported here and how the city compares to others.

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Violent Crime in Oak Creek and Wisconsin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States includes data from Oak Creek and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of violent crimes were reported here and how the village compares to others.

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Turkey Day Walk Planned at OCHS

Want to get some exercise in before your Thanksgiving feast? Head to Oak Creek High School Thursday morning.

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