(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:

Ithaca, state leaders react to death of President Carter: Local leaders are reacting to the passing of President Carter. Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo called Carter a “model citizen” and thanked him for his service. Read the full story here.

In 2025, HOLT Architects to begin planning permanent shelter: Work begins next year on a permanent homeless shelter. Tompkins County Legislative Chair Dan Klein tells WHCU that the Ithaca-based HOLT Architects, which the Legislature recently chose to lead the construction project, will start work on planning the shelter next year–but doesn’t expect to see any construction in 2025. Read the full story here.

Van Houten hopes to create victim advocate role in Tompkins County: The Tompkins County DA wants to create a new position. District Attorney Matt Van Houten says the victim advocate would play a crucial role in his office. Read the full story here.

CMC announces first birth of 2025: Cayuga Birthplace has announced its first baby of 2025. Arfa Khizar was born at 3:28 p.m. on New Year’s Day at Cayuga Medical Center. Hosptial officials say the 7.6 pound, 19-inch-long Baby Arfa was born a day early to Khizar and Wajeeha Mairaj, of Ithaca. Read the full story here.