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 event featuring free screenings, food samples and school supplies begins Saturday morning.
The following information was supplied by the Brentwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The fair is cosponsored by the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District and People's Health Center.
Malcolm Hill, who once coached basketball at Clayton High School, began his new role at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School this month.
The company will occupy roughly 20,000 square feet in Brentwood's Magna Place building.
The event will take place at the Brentwood Swim Club on August 2.
Malcolm Hill comes to Maplewood Richmond Heights High School after a successful coaching and teaching career at Normandy High School.
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The state of Missouri has 30 days to respond.
The band was formed in Maplewood in 2003.
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Items recovered include lawn mowers, power washers and electronics. Police believe they may have been stolen from throughout various areas of St. Louis County.
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 sale begins with 10 to 40 percent off of everything in the store.
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The city contracted someone for public relations consultation following the recent financial scandals.
The Gators, who practice at the Brentwood Swim Club, won the conference meet last weekend.
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The Webster Groves City Council has voted to oppose the plan, which aims to place roads in the Maplewood, Shrewsbury and Webster Groves communities.
