Phillip and Amber Hettinger of Sterling announce the birth of their son, Joshua David Hettinger, who was born on Dec. 18. At birth he weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches tall.

Joshua is a brother to Bryanna Dyer, 3 and Braxten Hettinger, 2. Proud grandparents are David (Tim) and Kim Lawrence of Sterling and Eugene and Diane Black of Wadsworth.