The following births were reported recently by UP Health System-Portage:

• Congratulations to Shelby Briann Therrian and Ethan Sean Therrian of Lake Linden on the birth of Rylan Ethan Therrian. Born on 11/26/25 at 4:52 p.m. Weighing 7 lb. 9 oz.

• Congratulations to Emily Hagwell and Justin Leivdal of Hancock on the birth of Easton James Leivdal. Born on 11/29/25 at 1:53 a.m. Weighing 6 lb. 6 oz.

• Congratulations to Tayler Ruby and Mathew Ruby of Hancock on the birth of Teddy Thomas Ruby. Born on 12/7/25 at 10:45 a.m. Weighing 7 lb. 1 oz.

• Congratulations to Susan Hyrkas and Jared Hyrkas of Lake Linden on the birth of Marissa Joan Hyrkas. Born on 12/5/25. Weighing 8 lb. 1 oz.

• Congratulations to Sarah Niemela and Dave Niemela of Hancock on the birth of Gracie Katherine Niemela. Born on 12/10/25 at 4:59 p.m. Weighing 6 lb. 15 oz.

• Congratulations to Lyndee Pakkala and Cade Pakkala of Lake Linden on the birth of Ally Jade Pakkala. Born on 12/09/25 at 7:43 a.m. Weighing 6 lb. 14 oz.

• Congratulations to Janelle Larson and Joel Larson of Chassell on the birth of Brody Michael Larson. Born on 12/12/25 at 2:53 p.m. Weighing 8 lb. 1 oz.