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.
A student at St. Louis Community College-Meramec, Rod Callis, 66, was named the winner of the Chesterfield Arts' University Sculpture Competition and will have his proposal installed in the city's Central Park this summer.
The agency has given a group of fourth-grade students at the Center for Creative Learning the President's Environmental Youth Action Award.
Check out part two of the April 10-16 incident reports from the Chesterfield Police Department.
Check out part one of the April 10-16 incident reports from the Chesterfield Police Department.
The district's school board members selected Wildwood resident Darby Jo Arakelian to fill the unexpired term for Steve Smtih, who stepped down in March.
The agency has given a group of fourth-grade students at the Center for Creative Learning the President's Environmental Youth Action Award.
The Missouri House Rabbit Society successful raised more than $30,000 this month toward the purchase of a permanent home in Chesterfield for a bunny-centric animal shelter.
Businessman James Todd LoPorto is asking the city for a special use permit to operate a hunting/sporting goods store called Top Tier Outdoors at the site of the former restaurant.
Check out the incidents handled by the Wildwood precinct from April 16-18.
Caroline Glaser, 18, has moved on to the next round of the vocal competition, which starts on Monday.
A construction manager with the hamburger chain said their anticipated starting date has been kicked back to later this summer.
The Rockwood School Board received tips on what it can expect during the process at a meeting last week.
Republican senators Brian Nieves and John Lamping will speak at an event tonight in Chesterfield featuring several speakers on what they are calling a federal takeover of education.
Republican senators Brian Nieves and John Lamping will host an event tonight featuring several speakers on the "Common Core" standards--what they are calling a federal takeover of education.
Michael Adams, 24, of Chesterfield, was arrested and charged with trespassing and destruction of property.
Public safety officials said there was minor flooding that triggered road closures around Eureka over the weekend but expects them to stay clear for now.
The farmer's market will hold its first event of the summer season May 18 at Wildwood's Town Center Plaza.
Are you a fan of the franchise's Creve Coeur's location? The company has announced plans to add 25 stores to the St. Louis area over the next five years.
The agency has given a group of fourth-grade students at the Center for Creative Learning the President's Environmental Youth Action Award.
The fire department recently took to social media to remind citizens of the opportunities available through its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes.
