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 Arnold Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Two Arnold residents were arrested and charged in connection with the meth lab.
Results of the Aug. 7 Ferguson Township races.
Results of the Aug. 7 Bonhomme Township races.
While some cities in the St. Louis area hold their National Night Out celebrations on Aug. 7, St. Louis County's event is scheduled for the fall.
The following information was supplied by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
They are among the pets waiting for adoption at the Jefferson County Animal Control Center.
The following is a list of obituaries posted by funeral homes in Arnold, Jefferson County and the South County area for July 29 to Aug. 4.
This female pig awaits adoption at the Jefferson County Animal Control Center in Barnart.
Jim Allred started serving in the district in the early '80s. Now he takes over as fire chief as the Rock Community Fire Protection District debates how to handle escalating costs and declining revenues.
Incident reports from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.
Each week, we nominate a new restaurant for you to review. We'll randomly select three reviewers for a $10 gift card to a restaurant of their choice!
Back to school purchases in Jefferson and St. Louis counties will be sales tax free this weekend, but some cities opt out of the program.
The following information was supplied by the Arnold Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Arnold Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Arnold Police Department. Arrests and charges do not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Arnold Police Department. Arrests and charges do not indicate a conviction.