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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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When Does Early Voting Start in Oak Creek?

Voters don't have to wait until Nov. 6 to vote for president — in Wisconsin, they can also vote from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2.

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Crash In College Ave. Tunnel Injures One

The driver told police he fell asleep before crashing the vehicle on the west side of the E. College Avenue tunnel.

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Murphy Honored As 'Community Champion'

Molina Healthcare named Murphy one of six recipients of the award, which spotlights the "good deeds of everyday heroes in their communities."

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A Peek Inside GFS Marketplace

The new grocery store on 27th Street opened earlier this month and held a ribbon cutting Tuesday.

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Wheaton To Showcase New Oak Creek Clinic

The public can get a up-close look at Wheaton's new clinic, 8825 S. Howell Ave., at an open house Wednesday evening.

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School District Sees Increase in State Aid

The Oak Creek-Franklin School District property tax levy will stay about the same thanks in part to an increase in state aid. A majority of Wisconsin school districts saw a decrease.

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