Perry Township

Joylynn Heath, left, bores a hole into a piece of wood with help from volunteer Lee Woodruff, both of Sidney. Joylynn was making a candle holder as part of Manufacturing Day at Fairlawn Local Schools. Joylynn is the daughter Scott and Molly Heath.

Population history:

2020: 1,070

2010: 1,088

2000: 1,128

1990: 1,227

1980: 1,293

1970: 1,136

1960: 1,042

Township size: 28.1 square miles.

Location within county: East Shelby County, east of Sidney.

Communities within township: Pasco and Pemberton.

Fire protection: Port Jefferson and Quincy Fire Department.

Rescue service: Port-Perry-Salem Rescue Squad.

Zoning: Township.

Cemetery: Cedar Point Cemetery, 17510 State Route 706, Sidney, OH 45365, 937-492-4960.

Points of interest: Scenic views of Great Miami River.

Township building: 5840 State Route 29 East, Sidney, OH 45365, 937-492-4960.

Trustees: Matthew Barhorst, Frederick Favors and Scott Heath.

Fiscal Officer: Sally N. Keener.

Zoning Officer: Thomas Thornton.

Superintendent of Cedar Point Cemetery: Lance Line.

Meeting schedule: Fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m.