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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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Questions Remain After McGrath Principal's Ouster

The school board voted against extending the contract of Kathleen Behrmann, who has worked as McGrath Elementary School's principal since 2004.

Questions Remain After McGrath Principal's Ouster
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DWI Arrest Made on Sutton Boulevard

The following information was obtained through the Missouri Sunshine Law from the Maplewood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

DWI Arrest Made on Sutton Boulevard
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More Love for The Crow's Nest

This time, the new Maplewood restaurant gains some attention from the Ladue News.

More Love for The Crow's Nest
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What's Closed on Presidents Day?

Here's a list of what's open and closed during Presidents Day on Monday, February 20.

What's Closed on Presidents Day?
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Free Food at Qdoba on Valentine's Day

In the promotion, if you buy one entree, you'll get another free—as long as you kiss someone else in line.

Free Food at Qdoba on Valentine's Day
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Photos of Snowy, Beautiful Maplewood

A mid-February snowfall paints Maplewood a different color. Please submit your own photos in our gallery!

Photos of Snowy, Beautiful Maplewood