Arnold, MO|News|
'Obama Rodeo Clown' Sparks Outrage, But is it Warranted?
Officials, residents have made their voices known after a rodeo clown wore a President Obama mask at the Missouri State Fair.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
- Maplewood-Brentwood, MO
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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Affton-Shrewsbury, MO|News|
'Obama Rodeo Clown' Sparks Outrage, But is it Warranted?
Officials, residents have made their voices known after a rodeo clown wore a President Obama mask at the Missouri State Fair.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Arnold, MO|News|
Mugs in the News: The Faces that Made This Week's Crime Headlines
The following mug shots were taken from various St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County Patch crime report.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Mehlville-Oakville, MO|News|
Purses, Wallets Reported Stolen in Separate Thefts in South County
They were among the incidents reported by the St. Louis County Police Department's South County Precinct for the period ending August 2. Arrests or charges mentioned in this police blotter do not indicate convictions.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Affton-Shrewsbury, MO|News|
Movie Reviews: Percy Jackson, Elysium, We're the Millers
Find movie reviews written by Patch blogger Mark Glass and other local St. Louis critics.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Maplewood-Brentwood|News|
Movie Reviews: Percy Jackson, Elysium, We're the Millers
Find movie reviews written by Patch blogger Mark Glass and other local St. Louis critics.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Hazelwood, MO|News|
Movie Reviews: Percy Jackson, Elysium, We're the Millers
Find movie reviews written by Patch blogger Mark Glass and other local St. Louis critics.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Arnold, MO|News|
DWI Checkpoints Planned for August in Jefferson County
These three communities have scheduled sobriety checkpoints this month.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Mehlville-Oakville, MO|News|
Coal Ash Opponents Gain Traction in Fight Against Ameren
The opposition has gradually grown, and now it has the support of a St. Louis County councilperson.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
University City, MO|News|
Photos from Garbage Bag Gala 2013 at Moonrise Hotel on Delmar Loop
Did you miss the Salvation Army's trashy fashion show on Friday night? Don't worry, we have photos.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Mehlville-Oakville, MO|News|
Cash Robbed at Gunpoint, Knifepoint in South County
They were among the incidents reported by the St. Louis County Police Department's South County Precinct for the period ending July 28. Arrests or charges mentioned in this police blotter do not indicate convictions.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Arnold, MO|News|
Mugs in the News: The Faces that Made This Week's Crime Headlines
The following mug shots were taken from various St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County Patch crime reports for the period ending August 2, 2013.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Affton-Shrewsbury, MO|News|
Movie Reviews: 2 Guns, Smurfs 2, Hannah Arendt, Blackfish
Find movie reviews written by Patch blogger Mark Glass and other local St. Louis critics.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Maplewood-Brentwood|News|
Movie Reviews: 2 Guns, Smurfs 2, Hannah Arendt, Blackfish
Find movie reviews written by Patch blogger Mark Glass and other local St. Louis critics.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Hazelwood, MO|News|
Movie Reviews: Smurfs 2, 2 Guns, Hannah Arendt, Blackfish
Find movie reviews written by Patch blogger Mark Glass and other local St. Louis critics.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Arnold, MO|News|
Free Concert in Arnold, Discounted Bowling in Imperial This Weekend
We're helping you plan your weekend in Arnold with our guide.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Arnold, MO|News|
Peach Festival Features Pie Contest, Live Music and Kids Entertainment
It's all part of the entertainment planned during the Arnold Farmers Market this Saturday.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
University City, MO|News|
Gunpoint Robbery Reported in Washington University Parking Lot
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
University City, MO|News|
Obituaries and Funeral Services: July 20 - 26
Obituaries posted in the past week by nearby St. Louis County funeral homes are collected here on Patch.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
Sunset Hills-Crestwood, MO|News|
Obituaries and Funeral Services: July 20 - 26
Obituaries posted in the past week by nearby St. Louis County and Jefferson County funeral homes are collected here on Patch.
Ryan Martin, Patch Staff
