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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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Cologne, Clothes Among Stolen Goods in Brentwood

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Brentwood Parks Director Ousted From City

The Brentwood Board of Aldermen was divided on the firing of Michele Frankowski, who worked for the city for 14 years.

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Better Business Bureau: Avoid Holiday Scams

The St. Louis Better Business Bureau gives tips on how to avoid being duped by con artists and other seasonal Grinches in Maplewood, Brentwood and elsewhere.

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Traffic Officer Added to Brentwood 2012 Budget

It's one of a few changes made between the city administrator's original proposal and what the Brentwood Board of Aldermen approved on Monday night.

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Vacant Home on Laclede Targeted by Copper Thieves

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Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Public Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to Brentwood and Maplewood Richmond Heights schools.

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Batteries, Clothes Among Stolen Items in Brentwood

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