I first started at Patch after moving to St. Louis in early 2011. I picked up a variety of freelance assignments that mostly consisted of every reporter’s favorite job -- going to meetings! I‘m now happy to be serving as a local editor in the Chesterfield, Eureka and Wildwood communities, and I’m looking forward to getting to all of you.
I’ve previously worked as a reporter and editor at newspapers in central Missouri and rural Kentucky. While there, I developed a love for community journalism. It’s great to be able to become closely connected to the people, events and organizations that you cover.
I’ve also had the opportunity to travel and live abroad, including a year as an English teacher in South Korea and a solo backpacking trip that took me from Beijing to Bangkok. When I’m not writing about everything happening in Chesterfield, Eureka and Wildwood, I can be found working on half-finished short stories, playing strategy board games and enjoying a finely crafted microbrew or two.
Eureka resident and Missouri State House Speaker said the state's residents would continue to stand up for "traditional family values."
The proposed 15-mile paved path is still in the initial stages, but it would eventually link Chesterfield, Babler State Park, Rockwoods Reservation and Wildwood together.
Have the winter months been hard on your bike? Get rolling again with this how-to guide on lubricating a rusty gear chain and changing out a tire.
And this year it turns 75! Celebrate by checking out this retro video from 1962 explaining the area's history.
Mediprocity is poised for further growth after securing the round of financing from investors and follows an emerging trend in the St. Louis area.
A recent "smash-and-grab" at the Chesterfield restaurant turned out to be all smash, no grab.
The Supreme Court's 5-4 this morning to strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act is generating a big discussion on social media.
The Supreme Court's 5-4 this morning to strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act is generating a big discussion on social media.
A pint-sized chocolate version of St. Louis' most famous landmark is the best seller at Chesterfield's Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company, which just moved to a new location on Clarkson Road.
Do you enjoy the festive atmosphere created by their location on Central Avenue or should they be moved to a city park?
A newcomer to the Eureka area, Lee was remembered for touching many lives through his faith, work and tennis.
The city has approved spending more than $200,000 on architectural design services for the replacement of two bridges, one which dates back to 1935.
The golf retailer is moving to a bigger store in Chesterfield Commons and is expected to open this fall.
Chesterfield police are investigating two cases of theft that involve substituting a cheaper bottle of wine for a more expensive one at a self-service checkout.
The Great Rivers Greenway has proposed a single, unified thoroughfare for bikers and pedestrians to connect West County's parks and trail systems.
City officials said they support the merger of the St. Louis city and county economic development agencies, but don't expect them to join up any time soon.
Chesterfield Police reported that a man staying overnight at the Drury Hotel had clothing, camera equipment, an iPod and a firearm stolen from his vehicle.
See what people are saying about restaurants and bars in the Chesterfield area.
See what people are saying about restaurants in the Eureka and Wildwood area.
