January 31

— 1871: Hunters in Busti captured 34 skunks, selling each pelt for 50 to 60 cents — a small fortune in its time.

— 1955: The old school in Celoron, built in 1898, was demolished, erasing a piece of the village’s history.

— 1985: Residents experienced the rumble of an earthquake, a rare occurrence in the region.

February 1

— 1837: Abolition lectures in Jamestown faced mob opposition, highlighting the struggles faced by early anti-slavery advocates.