Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Five Reasons to Vote in Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest
Help us bring $100,000 to a St. Louis area school district by voting in our holiday lights contest.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
- Maplewood-Brentwood, MO
Ryan Martin started pursuing a career in journalism because he loves writing, but he stayed with it because he loves people. He grew up in Goreville, Ill., a town with a population of 800 people southeast of St. Louis.
After earning his associate's degree from a local community college, Ryan continued his coursework at the University of Missouri. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in converged media in May 2010. He's currently pursuing an MBA at Washington University in St. Louis.
Ryan started working for Patch in August 2010, when he began the process of launching Maplewood-Brentwood Patch, the first St. Louis-area Patch site. That site went live in October 2010.
Ryan also has experience working as a multimedia intern for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and as a city and county government reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
Ryan loves to read fantasy novels, play Ultimate Frisbee and watch sports. He lives in Maplewood with his girlfriend Gwen and their two dogs.
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Five Reasons to Vote in Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest
Help us bring $100,000 to a St. Louis area school district by voting in our holiday lights contest.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Tougher Gun Control Laws: Are They Inevitable Now?
Following the tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT, should we expect to see stricter laws regarding gun purchases in the United States?
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Clayton Real Estate: Two Open Houses This Weekend
Looking for a home the week before Christmas? Some open houses are scheduled in Clayton and across mid-St. Louis County.
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NRA: Put Armed Officers in Every U City School
In a press conference Friday, the NRA called for posted an armed officer at every school building. University City has three school resource officers.
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St. Charles, MO|News|
NRA: Put Armed Officers in Every St. Charles School
St. Charles School District Superintendent said adding officers at each school would cost $600,000 a year.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
How Does Clayton's Enterprise Holdings' Size Compare to Other Private Companies?
Forbes released its list of top private American companies. Enterprise Holdings in Clayton is among the largest.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Missouri Mercantile: 14 Gifts Made in Missouri for the Holidays
Looking for local Missouri items to buy for your friends and family? Look no further.
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Deck the House: St. Louis Area Home Makes Final Round
This Affton house is the only St. Louis area finalist in Patch’s national Deck the House contest! Vote now to help them win $100,000 for schools.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
St. Louis County Fugitive Wanted on Assault, Weapon Charges
The list of St. Louis County Police Department's Most Wanted fugitives.
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Maplewood-Brentwood|News|
Councilwoman Gina Mitten Honored Before Heading to Missouri Legislature
"Whoever fills her shoes is going to have a big pair of shoes to fill," District 2 Councilman Michael Jones said.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Councilwoman Gina Mitten Honored Before Heading to Missouri Legislature
"Whoever fills her shoes is going to have a big pair of shoes to fill," District 2 Councilman Michael Jones said.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Clayton's Andy Cohen Will Host Miss Universe 2012 Tonight: TV Schedule
The graduate of Clayton High School will co-host the Miss Universe beauty contest on NBC on Wednesday night.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
NRA's Statement on Newtown: "Prepared to Offer Meaningful Contributions" to Prevent Future Mass Shootings
The organization, which held its annual convention in St. Louis this year, plans a news conference Friday in Washington, D.C.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Holidays 2012: Easy Cookie Recipes
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
End of the World Poll: Is the Apocalypse Coming Dec. 21?
The Mayans may or may not have predicted the apocalypse will occur on Dec. 21, just a few days from now.
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Man Indicted on Kidnapping, Robbery at Washington University
Police said video surveillance and phone records place the defendant at the university's parking garage and shows him confronting the woman.
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Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Maplewood, Brentwood and Nearby
Job openings this week include administrative assistant at Commerce Bank, parking controller at the city of University City and real estate specialist at Lutheran Senior Services.
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University City, MO|News|
Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in University City and Nearby
An assistant branch manager at St. Louis County Library and a financial specialist at PNC Bank are among the job openings this week.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Clayton Richmond Heights and Nearby
An assistant branch manager at St. Louis County Library and a financial specialist at PNC Bank are among the job openings this week.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff