The first baby born in Lincoln County in 2020 is here.

Elliana Darlene Cantrell made her entrance into the world on Jan. 1, 2020, at Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford.

Little Elliana, the daughter of Zachary and Cassie Cantrell of London, was born at 8:13 p.m. on New Year’s Day. She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long..

Zachary and Cassie Cantrell had an eventful drive on their way from London to Stanford, being delayed as they were pulled over by police. Fortunately, the couple arrived at the hospital in time to deliver their little girl.