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.
Showing his support for the Republican Wisconsin governor, Chris Christie said the situation facing New Jersey was similar to that in the Badger State.
Computer science students spent seven months of class time, plus work before and after school, to launch the site.
43-year-old taken into custody outside an Oak Creek hotel Wednesday morning.
The election April 3 highlighted the month that was.
Early voting in the May 8 Democratic primary ends on Friday.
Which restaurant serves your perfect weekend breakfast? Whether it's an early-morning coffee and pastry, sweet French toast or savory egg dish, Patch is looking to name the best spot for a weekend breakfast/brunch in town.
Event at KEI will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Mohammed Mazharuddin is one of nine defendants in case.
Latest announcements from city officials now available through social media.
Families filled up the municipal courtroom Thursday night to hear more about the innovative police department-school district venture.
GFS Marketplace will operate a 15,900-square-foot store north of Rawson Avenue.
Juniors Brad Ploch and Emily Wendt are the 2012 Oak Creek High School prom royalty.
City also demonstrates tree planting in event at municipal services building.
Manager called police after man appeared intoxicated and couldn't grasp his food.
Three local teens led a statewide summit aiming to crack down on distracted driving.
Between Wednesday and Thursday, at least six vehicles were rummaged through.
CarmelRose has been in business on Ryan Road since 2006 and offers flowers for any occasion.
Annual biker event returns to the Legion grounds.
Democratic primary in the recall election coming up on May 8.
Students training to be police officers, firefighters and paramedics responded to a mock car crash Thursday.
