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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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Opinion: Seemayer's Actions Embarrassed Brentwood

In this Letter to the Editor, a Brentwood resident shares her feelings on former Brentwood city administrator Chris Seemayer, who is scheduled for sentencing this week.

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American Legion Post Vandalized in Maplewood

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.

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Copper Piping, Nikes Reported Stolen in Brentwood

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Two Brentwood Students Recognized for Academics

Seniors Amy Lee and Christopher Reichert placed among the top 5 percent of 1.5 million students who took the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

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Five Windows Broken by BB Guns in Brentwood

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Brentwood Halts Labor Attorney's Check

The city is waiting for labor attorney Chris Hesse to submit documents regarding multiple legal matters.

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