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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.

37-year-old Alberto Mendiata has been charged with second degree assault.
Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, courtesy of our friends at Moviefone.
There's plenty to see and do for the weekend of July 26-28 in Eureka, Wildwood and the surrounding area.
One of the proposed signs for the new municipal building in town center does not meet height restrictions. The city council has opted to send it to the Wildwood Board of Adjustment for review.
There's plenty to see and do for the weekend of July 24-26 in Chesterfield and the surrounding area.
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Great Flood of 1993, Patch is publishing articles sharing the personal perspectives of those who lived through the event.
Fox2 reports that police are seeking the public's help in identifying the man suspected of lifting electronics from several area Walmart stores.
The fountain has been inoperable this summer and while city officials think they now know why, they may never know who.
Six residents spoke at a recent city council meeting and said allowing amplified outdoor music at Big Chief would negatively impact their quality of life.
The annual charitable competition, started in honor of Eureka resident Kaela Marie Archambault, takes place Aug. 24-25. The deadline to register is Aug. 16.
As a result, the city's head law enforcement official released information on several common types of scams to help residents avoid becoming victims.
The amount of cash the district has in reserve for their self-funded medical, dental and vision insurance plans has fallen below industry standards.
Post 177 also won the regular-season title and will play in the Zone playoffs in Jackson, Mo., this weekend.
See what people are saying about restaurants and bars in the Chesterfield area.
The burglary occurred July 11 in the Royal Wood subdivision.
The district's finances came in better than expected, resulting in a $9.7 million budget surplus that will help shore up its reserve fund.