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.
The statewide contest seeks to honor older Missourians who are outstanding in the workplace.
Local favorites like Pomme Creek Golf Course and Celeslie's Salon and Spa are among those businesses who were nominated.
She had been riding on an ATV with a man in south St. Louis County when they were both struck by a train, FOX-2 reported on Sunday.
This female pig awaits adoption at the Jefferson County Animal Control Center in Barnart.
The 2-year-old girl was revived by rescue crews on Saturday, KSDK reports.
The pets are waiting for adoption at the Jefferson County Animal Control Center.
The break is in the 7200 block of Lyndover Place.
As the Meramec River water levels approach historic lows, one Arnold Patch user takes pictures of the shoreline.
A portion of the highway will be closed for four weeks while crews work on road improvements.
The fire started around 2 a.m. on Friday, FOX-2 reports.
Dennis Hadley was pronounced dead shortly after the crash on Wednesday morning, KSDK reports.
Rock Community firefighters helped kids at the Arnold Summer Camp beat the heat on Thursday afternoon.
Looking for a new home (or just want to see what's available) in Arnold? Here's a peek at five homes for sale in different price ranges.
Meet the local athletes from Missouri who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
The downtown Maplewood restaurant was featured in the "Maplewood Minute," a radio spot on a St. Louis station.
Services for Evelyn White are scheduled for Monday morning.
Anthony Sokol was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II.
Brentwood police are still seeking a suspect from an armed robbery on Parkside Drive.
With the recent closing of Mezzanine, one storefront is empty on Sutton Boulevard in downtown Maplewood. What should open there?
