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Lt. Murphy Honored In Skywriting Over Central Park
'Thank you Lt. Murphy' and messages of support for the Sikh community were spelled out in the sky in New York City.
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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Oak Creek Library Offers New Programming For Young Adults
The library is launching monthly programs aimed at teens as well as a Teen Advisory Board.
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Oak Creek Manufacturer Plans Addition
DIC Imaging, which produces and packages toner for printers, will expand its building on 10th Street by about 1,000 square feet.
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Sikh Temple To Add Outdoor Recreation Area
Two sand volleyball courts, a tennis court and a soccer field would be added to the temple under a proposal forwarded to the Oak Creek Common Council.
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Both Drivers Taken To Hospital After Accident at 13th/Ryan
A witness told police a vehicle tried to speed through the intersection before a light change and struck an oncoming vehicle.
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Communication Lag Caused Reports of Multiple Temple Shooters
Rumors of multiple gunmen Aug. 5 at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin was brought on, in large part, by a delay in getting information to police officers, Police Chief John Edwards said.
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Temple Gunman's Death Ruled Suicide
Wade Michael Page died of a self-inflicted gun wound after he was shot in the stomach by an Oak Creek police officer.
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Rezoning Proposal Wins Approval
The zoning of a 30-acre piece of land at 9900 S. 13th St. has changed from agricultural to manufacturing. The owner says it can better attract businesses to the site.
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Library Prepares Fundraising Campaign For New Facility
The Oak Creek Public Library is hoping to raise between $3 million and $5 million to furnish the inside of its new building, scheduled to open in 2014.
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Paving Set to Begin on Drexel Avenue Project
Drexel Avenue between 13th and 27th streets is closed as crews work to expand the road to four lanes.
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Woman Seriously Hurt, Arrested After Crash
A 50-year-old woman flipped her car multiple times on W. Puetz Road Monday afternoon and was ejected from her vehicle, according to a police report. She was later arrested for OWI.
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Temple Shooting 'Person of Interest' Struggling to Live Down Fame
FoxNews.com caught up with the man whose picture was splashed all over the media the day after the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin shootings.
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Xbox Stolen in Burglary of Oak Creek Residence
Someone entered a man's residence in the 8300 block of S. Yorkshire Drive sometime Tuesday. Police did not find any signs of forced entry.
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Families of Temple Shooting Victims Meet With First Lady
Family members said they were happy to see Michelle Obama, who met with them privately Thursday at Oak Creek High School.
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Pig & Chicken Roast Set For Sept. 9
Adults' and kids' meals, children's games and a car show highlight the annual Sunday afternoon event at Henry Miller Park.
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Readers' Choice 2012 Winners Announced
We asked you to nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses, and you came through to choose the best of the best in Oak Creek.
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Land Swaps Between NML, County Finalized
Land exchange allows for expansion of Falk Park and a future Northwestern Mutual development. Another land swap is also close to finalization.
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Oak Creek, Sikh Communities Find Support In Each Other
Sikhs and Oak Creek residents have found solace in one another in the weeks following the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin shootings.
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PHOTOS: Summer Concert Series Finale
Mt. Olive took the stage Wednesday for the community center's fifth and final outdoor concert.
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OCPD Releases 911 Calls From Temple Shooting
Gunshots can be heard in the background of the initial calls made during the Aug. 5 shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.
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