Welcome to Portage Township

Located in Ottawa County, Ohio

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    • Leaf & Brush Pickup
    • Yard Waste Drop-Off
    • Biannual Township Cleanup
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A Great Place to Live and Raise a Family

Nestled between the shores of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay, Portage Township is 10.13 square miles in the heart of Ohio’s Vacationland. More than 1700 residents call Portage Township home and the beautiful surroundings and local resort communities attract thousands of visitors each year. The Township’s growing commercial corridor and neighboring Port Clinton, the seat of Ottawa County, offer shops, restaurants, entertainment, and many other attractions for locals and visitors to enjoy.

News & Updates

Leaf and Brush Pickup Info

Everything you need to know about leaf and brush pick up is here….
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Image showing proposed roundabouts and improvements on SR 2 and SR 53

Road Construction in Ottawa County

The latest on construction and timelines for roads in Ottawa County…
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Yard Waste Drop Off

Portage residents can drop off yard waste. Read more details here.
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Upcoming Events

Jan 19
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

MLK day

Jan 20
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Trustee Meeting

Feb 2
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Trustee Meeting

Feb 3
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Brush Pickup

Feb 16
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

President’s Day

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Township Meetings

Come meet your elected officials and find out what’s happening in the community! All township meetings are open to the public. Time is permitted for public comment at the beginning of each meeting. The chair reserves the right to limit comments when the board determines that adequate time has been devoted to an issue.

2025 TOWNSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE

Except where noted below, meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the Township Hall.

  • Due to Labor Day, 1st meeting in SEPTEMBER will be held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, at 7:00pm

Elected Officials

Keith Heileman

Trustee

Karl Kopchak

Trustee

John Gluth

Trustee

Jen Cadmus

Fiscal Officer

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