Tierra Thomas, Thrive Reporter

LEXINGTON – After opening back in June, Black Iron Fitness has expanded its facility.  Wes Jones, owner, was granted access to the 4,000 sq ft building behind the Black Iron Fitness building, which originally served as a storage facility.  While the first building features traditional gym equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals and free weights, the […]

MANSFIELD – OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital is recognized for quality – whether it’s for joint knee replacements or for heart and vascular with the first transaortic valve replacement performed in Mansfield and in the entire region. Due to its high performing rankings across multiple areas of care, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital is listed as one of Ohio’s […]

MANSFIELD – Richland County agencies around the area have joined forces to help serve pregnant women in the community with a Drive-Thru Community Baby Shower.  The event, which takes place on Oct. 23, encourages pregnant women to come out for a free, safe and socially distanced event. Attendees should arrive in cars where they will […]

MANSFIELD – Alesia Litteral, Madison Township resident, nurses her tea drink while sitting in a crowded area. On the car ride over to Relax, It’s Just Coffee, she had a severe anxiety attack, after which her best friend Lisa Manley had to calm her down.  Being around a lot of people isn’t Litteral’s thing. Not […]

MANSFIELD – Although the eventful month of October won’t be what people have typically expected each year, there are still plenty of things to do and be excited for in Mansfield.  Here’s a list of just a few fun opportunities to get involved individually or with family and friends:  Oct. 2: First Friday & Saturday Pop-Up […]

MANSFIELD — According to a recent survey, only 30.98% of gym members across the U.S. have returned to their gym since re-openings began back in June. The global impact of COVID-19 continues to keep people away from public, mass-meeting places.  In Ohio, 48.86% of gym members have returned, making the state the second highest in […]

MANSFIELD – During her teenage years, Sarah Goff spent some time drifting between bands and performing in local shows. Today she’s busting down doors to make space for herself in the music industry on her own, and so far that approach is showing her promise.  Goff recently received recognition from critics after having two of […]

ASHLAND – Three years ago, Darren Reisinger went to a water park with his family when his two sons asked him to go down a long water slide. Reisinger, unafraid, made a beeline up the steps to the very top of the slide, determined to show his kids he could do it.  What he didn’t expect […]

LEXINGTON – Lexington Central Elementary started its year off with gratitude after one man made a large donation of supplies to staff members.  Scott Sharrock, State Farm Insurance Agent, partnered with independent director Kim Riggenback at Thirty-One Gifts for the fourth year to donate to elementary schools. This year, he donated bags filled with Kleenex, post-it […]