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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — As a New Year’s Eve snowfall approaches Central Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation are working to keep roads clear and drivers safe.

A weak disturbance will kick in late Tuesday night, with predicted snow showers. Northern Ohio may pick up another inch of snow overnight, but less snow is expected to the south. Timing of Wednesday's morning snowfall looks to mainly be between midnight and 5 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Franklin County Engineer’s Office on Tuesday dropped off $8,000 worth of toys — an entire dump truck load — to children and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

“Having some extra Christmas gifts provides a little extra holiday magic, especially when the parents are already probably going through difficult times,” said Sarah Grace Smith with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

“Put a smile on a kid’s face during this tough time for them,” said Matt Balster with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office.

The donation is part of Operation Santa’s Sleigh, where first responders visit children all over Ohio, turning on the lights on fire trucks, police cars and more to light the way for Santa and his crew.

PERKINS TWP. — Securing federal funds helped square away the biggest hurdle for pursuing a roundabout project at a busy local intersection.

Not too long ago, Erie County engineer Eric Dodrill learned his office received about $1.7 million in pledged federal funds for proceeding with this specific circular traffic-calming measure at Campbell Street and West Strub Road in Perkins Township. It’s located just south of Perkins High School.

Dodrill thanked his office's relationship with the Ohio County Engineers Association, which helped advocate for this project, resulting in federal funds banked for this upcoming project.

Auglaize County Engineer Andrew Baumer was recently awarded the 2025 Engineer of the Year award by the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO). He was recognized for his service to the association as a board member and in multiple committee leadership positions. The award was presented during the CEAO annual business meeting held on Dec. 3 and 4.

Baumer began employment with the Auglaize County Engineer’s Office as a student intern while attending Ohio Northern University (ONU). Upon his graduation from ONU in 2012, he began a full-time position and has served in multiple positions since. He has been the county engineer since the retirement of Doug Reinhart in August 2021.