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.
In his blog, St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch said the attack last week was an example of schools not being aggressive enough in reporting campus crime.
Check out the incidents handled by the Eureka Police Department from April 18-21.
In his blog, St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch cited St. Louis Community College's mishandling of the assault of a Chesterfield student on its Meramec campus as an example.
The city's newest diner is the company's second location in the St. Louis area.
The Chesterfield teen and indie-folk singer used a performance of "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men to advance to the next round of the competition.
Patch Editor Frank Johnson explores why it's a question that may not be as simple to answer as you would initially think
Take a look back at what stories drove the conversation here on Patch in April.
Take a look back at what stories drove the conversation here on Patch in April.
The theft occurred overnight on April 18 in the 17000 block of Chesterfield Airport Road.
Check out the incidents handled by the Eureka Police Department from April 15-18.
Are you a fan of the franchise's West County locations? The company has announced plans to expand over the next five years.
St. Louis County Police said Roy Anthony Garozzo was driving halfway on the road's shoulder, swerved over and nearly struck another car.
See what people are saying about restaurants in Eureka and Wildwood.
John Joseph "Jack" Neiner died on Friday. Visitation and funeral are scheduled for today at Incarnate Word Catholic Church.
The fifth annual event takes just about anything that has a cord or a battery and will be held from 8 a.m.-noon at St. Louis Community College-Wildwood.
Taylor Styer, 13, will compete in the 2013 Junior Olympic Championship in Portland, Ore., this week.
The fourth-grade students recently participated in historical reenactments, dressing up as and then sharing information about famous characters such as Mark Twain, Stan Musial and Molly Brown.
The city has approved a contract with an engineer firm for the design of steel-backed timber guardrails along portions of the pedestrian pathway that run within 10 feet of the busy highway.
Patch provides a list of recent and upcoming services and area residents being remembered.
Check out the incidents handled by the St. Louis County Police Department's Wildwood precinct from April 19-20.
