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.
Developer says a proposed hotel complex at Howell and College avenues can only go forward with investment from city, but city officials say it puts public money at risk.
The Oak Creek Common Council approved a $1 million contract, paid for through park fees and grant money, for work that includes a new concession stand and bathrooms.
One of the men fled as police arrived at 21st Street and W. Woodward Drive, according to a police report.
The city plans to develop a public park on the property at 9006 S. 5th Ave., which it bought for $600,000, according to a report.
Oak Creek paramedics were called to the 2600 block of W. Sycamore Avenue after the man's heartbeat escalated. He received two drug-related citations.
The Oak Creek Common Council tonight will hear from the president of the Public Policy Forum about fire department consolidation.
Oak Creek won 9-0 and 9-1 on Monday to advance to the state semifinal against Sheboygan Falls in Mequon Friday.
A man who was allegedly upset with the way his gravy was made was pulled over by Oak Creek police and cited for disorderly conduct.
A 38-year-old man was found in some bushes near Pennsylvania Avenue after he apparently crashed his car on E. College Avenue early Saturday morning. He was arrested in connection with a stabbing in Greenfield.
Due to a large number of items, the Friends group is holding a sale both during National Night Out and the following day at the Oak Creek Public Library.
The Oak Creek Health Department is part of a consortium that was recognized for its ability to handle large-scale emergencies.
City officials again recommending the Oak Creek Common Council drop its financial support for the proposed complex at College and Howell avenues.
Oak Creek beat Cudahy 8-4 Friday to pull to within two games of the state finals. The Knights will take on Greendale Monday.
Sweet Music teaches, sells and repairs a host of musical instruments. The business will be opening in the Market Place Village.
The owner of a 30-acre piece of land at 9900 S. 13th St. wants the property's zoning to change from agricultural to manufacturing, but some residents worry about the impact on the neighborhood.
Three people who left Bender Park reportedly had to be rescued by the South Milwaukee Fire Department late Wednesday.
Oak Creek plays Cudahy at 5:30 p.m. at Abendschein Park. The winner advances to sectionals Monday at West Allis Hale.
Oak Creek's two county supervisors, Pat Jursik and Steve Taylor, had different takes on a proposal unveiled Wednesday for a new tower at the downtown Milwaukee lakefront.
Oak Creek-based Southern Tradition was the featured band on Night 2 of the Oak Creek Community Center summer concert series.
Oak Creek-Franklin will receive more-than-expected state aid that will allow the property levy to stay about the same compared to last year.
