Oak Creek|News|
Temple Shooting Victim Released From Hospital
Santokh Singh was released from the hospital Wednesday after spending more than a week recovering from surgeries.
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|News|
After the Sikh Temple Shootings: What's Next?
Now that media attention on Oak Creek has died down, Sikh Temple of Wisconsin members and the Oak Creek community try to move forward.
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Oak Creek|News|
Frozen Yogurt Chain Lands In Oak Creek
YoFresh Yogurt Cafe will open in the multi-tenant North Shore Bank building at the corner of Puetz and Howell. The owners hope to open by early October.
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Woman Cited After Disturbance at Pilot Travel Center
According to police, a 22-year-old woman threw a price scanner and garbage can and hit an employee after her Western Union check didn't work.
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Oak Creek|News|
Hovde Wins Oak Creek U.S. Senate Vote
Eric Hovde finished second in the race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, but beat Tommy Thompson in Oak Creek.
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Sheriff's Dept. Releases 911 Calls From Temple Shooting
Recordings show the terror and chaos during the Aug. 5 attack. Some calls came from those inside the temple, and others came from neighbors.
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Oak Creek|News|
Support Pours In After Sikh Temple Shootings
City officials are archiving letters they received following the attack at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek and plan to put up a display in city hall.
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Oak Creek|News|
Injured Officer Continues to Improve
Mayor Scaffidi said Lt. Brian Murphy was in good spirits on Monday. However, another victim of the Sikh shootings remains in critical condition.
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Oak Creek|News|
School Board Honors State Champion Knights
Coach Scott Holler and his players were recognized at the start of the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board meeting.
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Fundraiser Set For Family of Deputy Aleman
An all-day event will be held Sept. 2 and feature raffles, dinner and live music. Aleman was killed in a car accident while on duty July 31.
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Oak Creek|News|
Food Drive Benefits Oak Creek Salvation Army
The "I Give Local" food drive, sponsored by the South Suburban Young Professionals, is under way at the community center.
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Passengers Flee After Accident; Four Injured
A truck was found abandoned in the 3600 block of E. O'Brien Road late Wednesday night. Two of the occupants received citations.
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Oak Creek|News|
Arrests Made In Tri City Bank Robbery
Oak Creek police took two men into custody Friday afternoon in connection with the Aug. 1 incident. They have not yet been charged.
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Mayor Reflects on Shootings In Weekly Column
One week after violence at the Sikh Temple, the Oak Creek mayor calls on residents to celebrate the diversity of the city.
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Sikh Temple Holds First Service Since Shooting
Members gathered at the Oak Creek temple one week following a deadly rampage that took the lives of six people and injured three others.
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Sikh Memorial: 'Their Death Isn't In Vain'
People from around the world came to Oak Creek High School Friday morning for the funeral of six people who died in attack at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.
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Sikh Community Wants Long-Term Solutions
Sikhs spoke to community leaders and government officials Thursday evening about how to move forward after Sunday's attack.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Sikh Community Wants Long-Term Solutions
Sikhs spoke to community leaders and government officials Wednesday about how to move forward after Sunday's attacks and asked for help to increase acceptance and awareness of Sikhs by members of the greater community.
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Oak Creek|News|
Thousands Expected At Shooting Victims' Funeral
The two-hour event will be a viewing and include remarks from local dignitaries and family members.
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Oak Creek|News|
Hospital Upgrades Condition of Two Injured in Attacks
Police Lt. Brian Murphy is now in satisfactory condition while Santokh Singh was upgraded to serious. Punjab Singh remains in critical condition.
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