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.
Weinzirl competed against five other candidates at annual program Friday. She receives a $400 cash scholarship and will participate in the state contest this summer.
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The eastbound lanes near the tunnel had about three feet of water, according to a police report. It's at least the second time high water has forced the closure of the newly-reconstructed College Avenue.
Police responded to a few motorcycle-related calls Sunday during Original Bike Blessing, an event that drew hundreds of motorcyclists to the Legion grounds in Oak Creek.
50-year-old charged with 12 felony counts of exposing a child to harmful materials. He told police he "was just trying to be a good dad."
The Oak Creek Health Department has confirmed 22 cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough.
City looking for veterans interested in joining parade.
The former Delphi site at the corner of Drexel and Howell has a new name and refined plans.
Christine Tate will perform along with Duquesne University Tamburitzans at Greendale High School this weekend.
Interchange is expected to be completed later this year and create jobs, grow economy.
The family-style restaurant on 27th Street narrowly edged out Oak Creek Diner.
Someone broke into White Brothers Trucking, in the Southbranch business park, overnight Monday.
Gov. Scott Walker will attend event at St. Mary's Coptic Church.
Man started swearing at officers and created disturbance in neighborhood at 3:30 a.m., according to police.
Oak Creek Common Council approves conditions for May 19 event.
Industrial inspections business under construction near Howell Avenue water tower aided with money for utility and site preparation.
Big-box Michigan grocery and discount store looking to enter Milwaukee market.
Annual event will be held Friday at Oak Creek West Middle School.
Business founded in Oak Creek seven years ago expanding to Franklin.
30-year-old marketing manager competing in upcoming edition of ABC series.
