Community Services

Emergency Services:
***In the event of an emergency ALWAYS dial 911.***
Power OutageFirst Energy Outage Reporting

Paris Township Services:
Fire Department – Ed Samec, Trustee – 330-389-1313 (In the event of an emergency ALWAYS dial 911)
Hawley Cemetery – Ed Samec, Trustee – 330-389-1313
Streets/Roads (Township-Local Roads) – Dave Kemble, Trustee – 330-993-0821
Shearer Community Center Hall Rental – Dorene Spicer, Trustee – 330-358-2308
Zoning – Dave Duncan, Zoning Inspector – 330-322-2346
‘Little Free Library’ Book Exchange – located near the front entrance of the Shearer Community Center

Portage County Services:
RecyclingPortage County Recycling
– Portage County Recycling CHaRM – CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Material) Brochure
– Portage County Recycling HHC – HHC (Household Hazardous Waste) Brochure
Streets/Roads (County-State Route 5, State Route 225)Portage County Engineer
Sheriff Portage County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency PreparednessHomeland Security & Emergency Management
Mental Health & Recovery / Medication Drop Off Information Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
TransportationPARTA – Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority ‘Dial-a-Ride’
Job & Family Services Workforce DivisionOhioMeansJobs – Portage County

Local Utilities & Companies Serving Our Community:
ElectricFirst Energy
Trash Collection:
Conrad’s Disposal Inc.
Kimbel Companies
Republic Services
Waste Management
Internet/Phone:
Brightspeed
Optimum

Food Sources:
Windham Renaissance Family Center

Clothing, Household Items, Non-Perishable Foods – Foundation of Truth Community Church “Gifting Room” – 6719 State Route 225; open every Tuesday 11:00am – 3:00pm (additional hours as needed). Erica 330-469-8823, Tonya 330-984-8841, Pastor Brett Dorsey 330-373-8977

Recreation:
Portage Park District – Parks & Maps
Michael J. Kirwan Dam and Reservoir