Drought persists in Chautauqua County, with rain expected Sunday; Ripley and Fredonia face water shortages, while two women were arrested in Hanover.

Chautauqua County remains under a drought warning with October rainfall about an inch below average, but a cold front is expected to bring rain starting Sunday, potentially delivering half to three-quarters of an inch, signaling a shift to more fall-like weather. Ripley maintains a state of emergency due to critically low reservoir levels, prompting a water relay from Lake Erie and bottled water distribution, with officials confirming the water remains safe and reserves at 100,000 gallons. Fredonia is urging water conservation as its reservoir faces severe depletion, and a lawsuit challenges its plan to connect to the North County Water District, risking $8–13 million in lost grant funding. Two women from Irving were arrested following an alleged assault in Hanover.