Freedom Township, PORTAGE COUNTY, OHIO

Outdoor & NaturePortage County Park District: Explore over a dozen protected parks offering hiking, birding, and nature programs throughout the county. Check the Portage County Park District Events Calendar for upcoming seasonal walks and activities. Historical & Community HighlightsHistorical Landmarks: Freedom Township took possession of the 1857 one-room schoolhouse in 2016. This is the home of the Freedom Township Historical Society Museum located at 7276 St. Rt. 303, Windham OH. The website for the historical society is Freedom Township Historical SocietyAmateur Radio Club: Watch or take part in events hosted by the Portage County Amateur Radio Service.Fall Events: If you are visiting in the autumn, participate in the festivities at the Freedom Community Park.

Freedom Township in Portage County, OH, does not have local public recycling drop-off bins, as previous bins were removed due to recurring illegal dumping. Residents can utilize county facilities, including the 24/7 drop-off center in Kent and the specialized CHaRM facility.Portage County Recycling Drop-Off LocationsPortage County operates drop-off sites where you can responsibly dispose of your materials.Portage County Recycling Center [Location: 3588 Mogadore Rd., Kent, OH 44240Hours: Open 24 hours a day for standard drop-offs (surveilled)Accepted Items: Cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum/metal cans, glass bottles/jars, plastic bags, scrap metal, and used motor oil/antifreezeWebsite: Portage County Recycling Center

Portgage Grow LinkProgram for Low-Cost Loans for Portage County homeowners, small businesses and family farms

Portage County Transit Authority

For Government Contacts, you can visit this website: https://www.portagecounty-oh.gov/contacts-directoryPortage County Auditor - click here

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Electricity Services in the Township are provided solely by Ohio Edison. Ohio Edison is fully owned by First Energy Corporation. Contact First Energy***Report your outage at  1-888-544-4877. A few areas of Freedom township are served by Dominion East Ohio.  1-800-362-7557Cable Internet or TV is provided by Spectrum.  1-833-860-0098

James Garfield School District - https://www.garfield.sparcc.org/

Residents of Freedom Township are served by the Portage County District Library, which offers a physical branch, a traveling bookmobile stop, and remote book lockers directly within the townshipClosest Physical BranchThe closest full-service brick-and-mortar location is the Garrettsville Library, located just a short drive away at 10482 South Street, Garrettsville, OH 44231.Phone: (330) 527-4378

For residents of Freedom Township in Portage County, Ohio, the closest primary hospital for acute care and emergencies is UH Portage Medical Center (formerly Robinson Memorial Hospital). Location: 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266Distance & Drive Time: Located about 10–12 miles southeast of Freedom Township (roughly a 15-minute drive via OH-303 E and OH-44 S).Emergency & Trauma: Features a 24/7 Level III Adult Trauma Center capable of handling emergency stroke interventions, heart attacks, and Life Flight medical transport.Contact: Reach the Emergency Department directly at 330-297-2850, or call the main Appointment and Information Center at 1-866-UH4-CARE.  Additional Nearby Hospitals & Urgent Care Centers:Depending on your exact location in the township or your specific medical needs, nearby regional alternatives include:UH Streetsboro Health Center: Located at 9304 OH-43, Streetsboro, OH 44241. This facility provides local outpatient care and urgent services roughly 10 miles northwest of Freedom Township.UH Twinsburg Health Center: Located at 8819 Commons Blvd, Twinsburg, OH 44087. Located about 20 miles west, offering emergency, diagnostic, and specialty care for residents living on the western edge of the township.University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center: Located at 13207 Ravenna Rd., Chardon, OH 44024. Located approximately 16 miles north, this full-service 215-bed acute care hospital serves the northern and northeastern borders of Portage County.

The primary religious institution in the area is the historic The First Congregational Church of Freedom. Established in 1828, the active congregation holds weekly Sunday School at 9:30 AM and main worship at 10:30 AM. Messiah's Heritage Ministries – Bringing in the HarvestMessiah’s Heritage Ministries8940 Ohio 700, Ravenna, OHWe meet every Saturday at 10:30 AM

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