Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 2:36AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LANCASTER, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, URBANA, AND WAPAKONETA.
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 3:06AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... North Central Champaign County in west central Ohio... Western Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Mcmorran, Lewistown, Logansville, Bloom Center, Springhills and Lippincott.
69° 69° chance Sat 84° Sat 84° chance slight chance 60° 60° chance Sun 79° Sun 79°
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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Brandon Eshleman
Brandon Mitchell Eshleman, 39, of Toledo, OH (formerly of St. Marys, OH) died 4:03 p.m. Monday October 13, 2025 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, OH.
He was born January 6, 1986 in St. Marys, OH to James L. and Barbara (Quickle) Eshleman.
Survivors include his father James (Erinn) Eshleman of St. Marys, OH; sister Amanda (Thomas) Young of St. Marys, OH; paternal grandmother Shirley Eshleman of St. Marys, OH; step-brother Joshua Coleman of Lima, OH; step-sister Kaitlyn (Ken) Kirtley of St. Marys, OH; members of his extended family which includes nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and significant other Melissa Crapsey and her children, Kyle Stripling and Kaylee Stripling.
Preceded in death by his mother Barbara Quickle-Eshleman; paternal grandfather Norman Eshleman; and maternal grandparents Harold and Lillian Quickle.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 2004). He worked as a production employee in the automotive industry in Toledo. Brandon was a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and enjoyed all types of auto racing. He was fond of animals (especially, cats).
Friends and family are invited to share in a Time of Remembrance and Celebration of Life scheduled from 1 - 5 p. m. Saturday October 18, 2025 at the American Legion Post # 323 (2880 Celina Road) in St. Marys.
Attendees are encouraged to dress casually.
Contributions may be directed to his family to assist with final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Brandon's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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