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.
Posting Activity
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Applications Available For Oak Creek Education Association Scholarships
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Oak Creek Knights Get Help From Packers Great
Ahman Green, the Green Bay Packers all-time leading rusher, is an assistant coach with the Knights' varsity football team this year.
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Carnival Workers Arrested After Fight at Lions Fest
Two men, ages 18 and 19, were involved in a fight early Monday morning and were arrested for underage drinking and battery.
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Alleged Drunken Driver Hits Vehicle, Injures Driver
A 34-year-old Racine woman was arrested for OWI-causing injury after a crash early Saturday morning at Pennsylvania Avenue and Highway 100.
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FBI Honors Classic Lanes Owner
The FBI awarded Al Passehl a Public Service Award for his efforts following the Aug. 5 shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.
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OCHS Open House Set For Sept. 11
Parents can hear more their student's classes and meet teachers.
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Share Your First Day of School Photos on Patch
Make your child feel extra special by sharing his or her first day back-to-school photos on Patch. Then send the Oak Creek Patch link to friends and family!
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PHOTOS: Oak Creek Lions Fest
The annual Labor Day weekend event, which continues through Monday, saw record attendance Saturday night.
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Oak Creek To Replace Three Deteriorating Bridges
Bridges on Marquette Avenue, 6th Street and Nicholson Road received low ratings during inspection and will be replaced.
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Oak Creek Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For MDA
Firefighters are at the intersection of Puetz and Howell this weekend raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Video: Poem From the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin
Video created by Amardeep Kaleka, son of slain temple president Satwant Kaleka, was posted Friday.
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City Negotiating With Marketing, Branding Firm
Oak Creek plans to enter into a contract with Savage Solutions. City officials say better branding and marketing will help Oak Creek attract businesses and grow its tax base.
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Gas Leak On Pennsylvania Ave. Forces Evacuation
Crews working in the construction zone on Pennsylvania Avenue hit a gas main Wednesday, according to a report.
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Sikh Temple Member Appointed to CDA
Balhair Dulai, a 34-year resident of Oak Creek, will serve on a committee that functions as Oak Creek's economic development organization.
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AP: Temple Shooting Victim Is In Coma
Punjab Singh has been in critical condition since the Aug. 5 shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.
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Oak Creek Lions Fest Roars Into 53rd Year
Children's activities, car show and carnival highlight this year's Lions Fest, still going strong after more than a half century.
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New Turf at OCHS Makes Its Debut
The Oak Creek Knights varsity football team will step on the field for the first time Friday against Racine Park.
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