Welcome to the world! Births reported Dec. 8, 2015.

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. 

Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. 

• Tyler Anthony Merrill-Bowen, the son of Kimberly and Kevin Merrill-Bowen, was born December 5, 2015.
• Joshua Lee Parr Jr., the son of Margaret-Amelia Williams and Joshua Parr Sr. of Baldwin, was born December 7, 2015.
• Beau David Allen Ackley, the son of Ronette Hanna and Russel Ackley of Baldwin, was born December 7, 2015.

If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com.

Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com.