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 obtained through the Missouri Sunshine Law from the Maplewood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Brentwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Friday night's win guarantees a playoff spot for the Brentwood Eagles.
The 34-page report includes notes from the Brentwood Police Department's investigation of the former Brentwood city administrator.
Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum needs your entries now.
The cook-off and silent auction is scheduled for Friday before the football game.
In letters submitted to U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry, Mayor Pat Kelly and Alderman Andy Leahy said former Brentwood city administrator did an "outstanding" job for the city.
Mayor Pat Kelly shared three more allegations during a Brentwood Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday night.
The public comment period of Monday's Brentwood Board of Aldermen meeting lasted one hour and 32 minutes as 10 residents raised objections and asked questions of their elected officials.
The program allows residents to safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.
Patch teams with MapQuest to plot some spots for viewing fall foliage around Missouri and the nation. Have you got a favorite spot?
The Maplewood restaurant will be open for lunch from Thursday through Friday.
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 former Brentwood city administrator faced sentencing in a federal courthouse on Wednesday afternoon.
The following information was supplied by the Brentwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Former Brentwood city administrator Chris Seemayer forfeited $30,000 of his sick days and vacation pay to reimburse Brentwood's legal fees.
The former Brentwood city administrator faced sentencing in a federal courthouse on Wednesday afternoon.
Former Brentwood city administrator Chris Seemayer was sentenced on Wednesday afternoon.
In court documents, Fenton resident's attorney asks for mandated treatment for a gambling addiction instead of prison time.
Two students were appointed to the Congressional Youth Cabinet of Missouri.
