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Rosandich Named Oak Creek Fire Chief
The longtime Oak Creek resident has been with the fire department for more than 33 years after starting as an on-call firefighter.
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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Man In Porn Case Pleads Not Guilty
The 50-year-old Oak Creek resident accused of providing his son pornography for years waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday morning and is bound over for trial.
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Report: Walker Signs Burned in Oak Creek
'Stand with Walker' signs were reportedly burned in the 8100 block of Mona Court early Monday morning.
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O.C. Bachelorette Contestant Sent Packing
Randy Lee didn't last long on ABC's The Bachelorette, eliminated on the show's opening night.
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Oak Creek Council Appoints New Member
Jim Ruetz fills the seat formerly held by Steve Scaffidi. He's a 26-year resident and business owner.
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Woman Injured In E. Rawson Ave. Accident
Police say a driver was attempting to make a left turn into Tehan Greenhouses, but her view was obstructed and she struck a vehicle traveling eastbound.
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'Meet Mayor Scaffidi,' Vol. I
Steve Scaffidi on Saturday held his first Meet the Mayor event since his election in April. The informal meetings are held monthly at city-owned buildings and local businesses.
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Sheraton Hotel Development Stalls
The Oak Creek Common Council approved plans about a year ago, but construction has yet to begin and for-sale signs are back up on the property.
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Landscaping Award Will Honor Aesthetically-Pleasing Oak Creek Properties
Mayor Steve Scaffidi announced the award in his latest mayor's message, posted every Monday on the city of Oak Creek website.
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Citations Issued After Prom Celebration in Hotel
Police called to Days Inn after teenagers allegedly set off fire alarms and smoked marijuana. Sixteen high schoolers were escorted from premises.
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Council Will Hear More On Waukesha's Lake Michigan Water Quest
The Waukesha Water Utility will talk about why it is in negotiations for Lake Michigan water at Tuesday night's Oak Creek Common Council meeting.
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Driver Injured In Three-Car Accident
A 32-year-old man was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way on left turn in accident Wednesday afternoon at 6th and Rawson.
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Five Vying For Open Oak Creek Council Seat
The Oak Creek Common Council will appoint an alderman to fill Mayor Steve Scaffidi's vacant seat in a special meeting Monday night.
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Man Accused of Providing Son Porn Arrested Again
Man allegedly made contact with wife trying to convince his family not to testify against him and was arrested for bail jumping.
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A Closer Look at the Drexel Town Square Plans
Wispark President Jerry Franke presented the plan to the Oak Creek Plan Commission Tuesday and provided some more details about the updated Delphi redevelopment plans, now called Drexel Town Square.
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City Completes $10 Million Borrowing For Drexel Ave. Projects
City officials say borrowing money to finance the Drexel Avenue widening and its contribution to the new Drexel Interchange will be done with low interest rates.
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Plans For Animal Hospital Scrapped
After winning a battle with the Oak Creek Common Council last fall, Animal Hospital of Oak Creek will not opened as planned at 8870 S. Mayhew Drive.
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Northwestern Mutual Rep Says Swaps Preserve Park Land
Northwestern Mutual plans to exchange lands in Oak Creek with Milwaukee County. The county parks department wants to maintain some of the last remaining wetlands in the county.
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County Committee Backs Lake Parkway Extension
The proposal to extend Lake Parkway to Highway 100 in Oak Creek took another step forward Wednesday morning.
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Walker Tops Oak Creek Vote in Recall Primary
The incumbent governor handily beat his Democratic opponents in Oak Creek Tuesday, getting 55 percent of the total vote. Voter turnout was 37 percent.
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