Brian and Jamie Mantia of High Ridge announce the birth of their first child, Nicholas James, 20.5 inches, 8 pounds. He was born Oct. 10 at St. Clare Health Center.
Maternal grandparents are Jim and Kathy Waycaster of Bay City, Mich.
Paternal grandparents are Nick and Kathy Mantia of Fenton.
Paternal great-grandmother is Jacqueline Mantia.