January 30

— 1836: The Kennedy Baptist Church was organized, laying the foundation for a spiritual community.

— 1897: The historic Cassadaga Hotel was lost to a fire, a reminder of the fragility of such landmarks.

— 1979: Early risers witnessed the collapse of a 500-foot radio tower for WWSE-FM in West Ellicott at 6:40 AM.

— 2012: Chautauqua County’s first robotic milking system began operating on a farm near Westfield, showcasing agricultural innovation.