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.
The following information was supplied by the Clayton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
In a 2012 budget proposed by city administrator Bola Akande, revenues and expenses are expected to rise compared to last year.
Two MRH Board of Education members were appointed to a commission that will advise Maplewood City Council on whether the city should use tax-increment financing to redevelop the vacant Deer Creek Center building.
The following information was supplied by the Brentwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The city of Maplewood and the school district are partnering to increase the high school building's number of security cameras.
The "Click It or Ticket" program happens on Nov. 18.
One graduate presented the money to the MRH Board of Education during a meeting on Wednesday.
The following information was supplied by the Brentwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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.
The weekly Richmond Heights fire blotter compiles reports from Oct. 31 through Nov. 6.
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The following information was supplied by the Clayton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The fall season's show opens this weekend.
Cranksgiving drew nearly 700 cyclists, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The Eagles look to rebound from a crushing loss to the Devils earlier this season.
The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce announced its annual awards on Oct. 27.
The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce announced its annual awards on Oct. 27.
The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce announced its annual awards on Oct. 27.
The robbery happened on Halloween weekend.
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.