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New Vet Clinic Proposed For Oak Creek
An animal hospital/veterinary clinic is planned for the 8000 block of S. Howell Avenue.
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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Police Investigate Break-In at AT&T Retailer
Someone broke into the business early Sunday morning and stole cell phones, according to police.
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Oak Creek Eyes More Sidewalks on Howell Avenue
A project that would be completed by the end of 2014 would fill in the gaps on Howell Avenue between College Avenue and Oakwood Road.
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Public Hearing Monday on City Budget
The proposed budget does not include an increase in taxes for the fifth straight year.
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Oak Creek Privatizing Garbage Pickup
The Oak Creek Common Council has approved an agreement with Johns Disposal Service, which the city says will save $82,000 per year.
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Honadel: Nonsensical Rules Block Wisconsin Energy Jobs
State representative says Wisconsin needs to reevaulate both state and federal regulations that may be well-intentioned, but have serious negative effects.
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Concrete At Delphi Site Coming Out Early Next Year
Work is aided by a $1 million state grant and is expected to be done by the second quarter of 2013.
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Sheraton Hotel Plan Moves Forward
The Oak Creek Common Council held a public hearing and approved an amended plan for a Four Points by Sheraton hotel and a large parking lot for airport travelers.
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St. Matthew's Celebrates 50 Years With Time Capsule
The school had a short ceremony Thursday in which students contributed items to the capsule.
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Arrests Made in Assault of Teenager
A 16-year-old boy was jumped by as many as six boys Oct. 17 in an Oak Creek park.
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AutoZone Opens On Ryan Road
The auto-parts store at 2555 W. Ryan Road is the company's second in Oak Creek.
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Drexel Avenue Could Reopen Soon
Officials are targeting the end of next week to reopen Drexel Avenue between 13th and 27th streets.
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Honadel Honored by Re-Election, Looks Ahead
State Rep. Mark Honadel got 60 percent of the vote against Democratic challenger Bill Kurtz in winning re-election to the 21st Assembly District seat.
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Mayor's Weight Loss Challenge Kicks Off Saturday
Mayor Steve Scaffidi is pledging to lose 20 pounds and is recruiting other community members and organizations to join him in getting fit.
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CBS Interview With Murphy, Lenda To Air Next Week
The interview with officers widely considered heroes in the Aug. 5 shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was originally scheduled to air last week.
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OCPD Investigates Anti-Semitic Pamphlets
Anti-Semitic literature with references to the Sikh temple shootings showed up at homes in Oak Creek and South Milwaukee late last week.
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Recapping a 'Strange' Day At Oak Creek Polls
Oak Creek had short lines at the polls and a surprising number of same-day voter registrations, but voted along familiar party lines.
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Oak Creek Goes To Romney, Thompson
Mitt Romney and Tommy Thompson won the vote in Oak Creek but ultimately fell in the presidential and U.S. Senate elections.
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VIDEO: Oak Creek Voters, Poll Workers Discuss Election
Oak Creek residents and election officials spoke with Patch at the Parkway Church polling place.
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Public Hearing Wednesday on Sheraton Hotel Plans
Financial difficulties have delayed construction on a Four Points by Sheraton hotel and large parking lot for airport travelers.
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