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Found travel bags near Mattoon Public Library

Last Saturday at 3:20 p.m., I was by the Mattoon Public Library steps when two travel bags appeared on a bench by the sidewalk. A teal rolling suitcase and a gray duffel with a bright red strap looked recently left behind, untouched since I first noticed them. I checked for a name tag and found nothing obvious, so I moved them to a secure spot near the library desk in case the owner returns. It felt like a tiny responsibility—not every day you get to do the right thing for a stranger's trip. If these belong to you, please use the site to identify and reclaim them.

outside the Mattoon Public Library steps 2 days ago
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Lost Action Figures in Mattoon-Charleston area

I realized my action figures were missing after leaving the Mattoon Comic & Collectibles shop on Saturday around 7:30 p.m. I was walking back to my car near downtown Mattoon, by the old train depot, when I noticed several figures were gone. The set includes a glow-in-the-dark Spider-Man and a vintage robot from the 1990s—small characters, big memories for my son and me. I hope they’re just misplaced and someone who found them will see this post.

Near downtown Mattoon, by the old train depot 2 days ago
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Lost wrist watch in Mattoon-Charleston

I LOST my wrist watch during the Mattoon-Charleston Civic Parade around 7:40 p.m. last Friday when it disappeared from my wrist. It’s a silver case with a blue face and a black leather band, with a small dent on the side that makes it easy to spot. I retraced my steps along Main Street, past the Mattoon Square and the old courthouse, hoping someone picked it up. I wear this watch every day for work, and it carries memories of weekend visits here with my family. I’d be grateful if it’s found and kept safe until I can get back to it.

near the Mattoon Amtrak station 5 days ago
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Lost swimsuits in Mattoon-Charleston, IL

I was at the pool at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston around 5:30 pm on Saturday when I realized my swimsuits weren’t in my bag. They’re two kid-sized one-pieces, pink and blue, with a tiny towel tucked in the pocket. I retraced my steps from the pool area toward the parking lot near the alumni house, but I couldn’t find them. I’m worried and a little goofy about losing them right before a big family weekend, hoping someone spotted them and kept them safe.

near the pool at Eastern Illinois University 16 days ago
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Lost: Hamsters in Mattoon-Charleston.

Lost: My two hamsters, Milo and Pebble, in Mattoon-Charleston, Illinois. I last saw them around 6:45 p.m. yesterday, when I opened the living room door near the downtown Charleston square by the Coles County Courthouse and they scampered behind the sofa. They are tiny—Milo is brown with a white belly; Pebble is gray with a small black dot on her ear—and they squeak when I rattle their treat jar. They mean the world to me; they've kept me company through tough days, and I am terrified they could be hiding somewhere hard to reach. If you've seen them or heard a squeak behind a couch, please help me bring them home.

Downtown Charleston square by Coles County Courthouse 25 days ago
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Found drone in Mattoon-Charleston area

Yesterday around 7:15 p.m., I spotted a drone wobbling above the parking lot near the Mattoon Library in Mattoon-Charleston. It drifted down and landed in the grass, and I picked it up while the sun sank behind the Coles County Courthouse. It’s a small green-and-black quadcopter with a yellow sticker that says 'SkyRider' on top, and one propeller is nicked. I felt a wave of relief thinking the owner might be searching tonight, so I have kept it safe on my porch, hoping this helps reunite us.

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near the Mattoon Library about 2 months ago

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