Oak Creek|News|
Jursik Invites Constituents to Annual Bike Ride
Pedal in the Park with Pat, which begins at Sheridan Park in Cudahy, calls attention to the condition of bike path and parks.
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|
Man Slashed in Fight at Southbound
Police are still investigating the incident, which happened early Sunday morning at a Chicago Road tavern.
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Oak Creek|News|
Driver At Stoplight Allegedly Moons Officer
A 49-year-old man was later pulled over on W. Puetz Road and issued two citations Saturday night.
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Oak Creek|News|
PHOTOS: A Last Day of School Celebration
Some Deerfield Elementary students enjoyed pancakes in the outdoors before heading up to their final day of school. If you have photos from today, upload them here!
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Oak Creek|News|
Aldermen Want More Time For Hotel Project
It's been a struggle to get construction on Four Points by Sheraton hotel started, but council says proposal has too many benefits to give up on just yet.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Begins Review of Fire Consolidation Report
The Public Policy Forum spent about a year researching how fire departments in Oak Creek, Franklin, Hales Corners, Greendale and Greenfield could consolidate and save money.
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Oak Creek|News|
Casino Night Will Raise Money For St. Matthew School
Enjoy a night of food, drinks and games Friday at Classic Lanes. All proceeds benefit St. Matthew.
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Oak Creek|News|
Two Oak Creek Polling Places Will Change
The city is moving polling places at Carollton and Meadowview after having issues with space and accessibility.
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Oak Creek|News|
Brewers Draft Former Oak Creek Star
The hometown team took former Knights' ace Eric Semmelhack in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball draft.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Walker Makes First Post-Recall Stop; Calls for Unity
Governor spoke at Steelwind Industries Wednesday morning and discussed how the state will move forward following a tumultuous recall election.
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Oak Creek|News|
Walker Again Runs Strong In Oak Creek
The governor got about 60 percent of the vote in the city. His margin of victory in the recall was similar to how he won in 2010.
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Port Washington-Saukville, WI|News|
Walker Makes Oak Creek First Post-Recall Stop; Calls for Unity
Governor spoke at Steelwind Industries Wednesday morning and discussed how the state will move forward following a tumultuous recall election.
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Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|News|
Walker Makes Oak Creek First Post-Recall Stop
Governor spoke at Steelwind Industries Wednesday morning and discussed how the state will move forward following a tumultuous recall election.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
UPDATED: Walker Stresses Unity, Jobs in First Post-Win Event
Governor spoke at Steelwind Industries Wednesday morning and discussed how the state will move forward following a tumultuous recall election.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Walker Makes Oak Creek First Post-Recall Stop; Calls for Unity
Governor spoke at Steelwind Industries Wednesday morning and discussed how the state will move forward following a tumultuous recall election.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Caledonia, WI|News|
Voter Turnout Exceeds 50 Percent At Some Caledonia Polls
A historic recall election reaches its conclusion Tuesday as Wisconsin voters cast their ballots. High turnout has been seen throughout Caledonia.
Mark Schaaf, Patch Staff
Oak Creek|News|
Updates: Oak Creek Voters Flock to the Polls
Voters coming out in high numbers Tuesday in the first-ever attempt to recall a Wisconsin governor.
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Oak Creek|News|
Oak Creek Sees Surge in Early Voting
Roughly 1,700 Oak Creek residents voted in the recall election before Tuesday, compared to less than 200 prior to the May 8 primary.
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Oak Creek|News|
Report: Power Plant Repairs Completed
One of We Energies' two new coal-fired plants on Elm Road in Oak Creek returned to full operation last week.
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Oak Creek|News|
Runway Closure Means Fewer Planes Over Oak Creek
The north-south runway is closed, meaning more planes are coming in and out of Mitchell International Airport from the east and west.
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