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I was walking home from the Mattoon Public Library around 5:42 PM yesterday when I spotted a box tucked behind a bench near the Mattoon train depot. It was labeled 'Holiday Decorations' and smelled faintly of pine, with a jumble of garlands, lights, and fragile ornaments spilling out. A ribbon clung to the tinsel as I picked it up, and my heart eased knowing someone’s things were safe, even if momentarily forgotten. I carried the box to the little plaza by the depot and set it on the bench, hoping the owner would see this listing. If these are yours, please use the site to claim them and I’ll guide you to the right place.
I lost my navy blue North Face puffer jacket yesterday around 3pm near the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. It's a size M, water-resistant, and has a bright orange inner lining that shows a bit when the zipper is halfway down. The zipper pull features a small red heart charm, and there's a faint scuff on the left sleeve from a fall last week. This jacket has sentimental value—it's the one I wore the day my grandmother passed, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please reach out; I’m hoping it turns up soon in Mattoon-Charleston.
Hey there, I lost my DeWalt 20V Max cordless drill yesterday around 3pm near the Ace Hardware on Charleston Avenue in Mattoon. It's yellow and black, about 7 inches long, with a scuffed grip from a few job-site projects. The belt clip is bent and there’s a small red tape tag with my initials 'KB' on the battery—easy to spot if you see it. It’s my go-to tool for home repairs and I really need it back to finish a remodel this week.
I'm hoping someone found my black Briggs & Riley leather briefcase with a brass latch. I last saw it yesterday around 3pm outside the Mattoon Public Library on S 9th Street; it's a 14-inch laptop briefcase with a small scratch on the lower corner. Inside there's a red microfiber laptop sleeve and a brass name plate that says 'M. Harper'. It was a gift from my dad, and there are some family notes and a few career sketches in the pocket, so it really matters to me. If you found it, I'd be so grateful to get it back.
Hey there, I lost my Eastern Illinois University student ID card yesterday around 3pm. It’s a white plastic card with the EIU logo and my photo, a little worn around the corners and with a tiny scratch near the bottom edge. I must have dropped it somewhere between the library on Lincoln Ave and the Student Union entrance, maybe near the campus bookstore. On the back there’s a tiny red sticker with a fox doodle—super easy to spot if you spot the card. This card gives me access to dorms and campus buildings, so I really need it back before finals. If you found it, please drop it at the Mattoon-Charleston Lost & Found or message me here. Thanks!
I found a pair of silver-tone hoop earrings with a tiny emerald-green bead this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. The hoops are about 12-15 mm in diameter and one earring has a small heart charm dangling from the bottom. They’re in good condition overall, with just a little scuff on the back from being tucked away in a purse. It seems like these might be sentimental to someone, and I’d hate for them to stay missing. If this sounds like yours, drop me a note and we can arrange a pickup or meetup.
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