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FOUND Holiday Decorations in Athens, OH
Court Street by College Green
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listing
Posted
about 21 hours
ago
Description
I was walking home from the Ohio University campus along Court Street when I spotted a tote of holiday decorations sitting behind a bench near College Green around 9:12 PM on a Sunday. The garlands were tangled with a string of red lights and a few ornaments poked out of a ripped bag. I figured someone from OU might be missing their seasonal stuff, so I kept them safe and posted here so the owner can claim them. If these decorations belong to you, this listing is your best route to reconnect.
Approximate found location
Court Street by College Green
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