Liberty School’s lost and found is excessive

Liberty Public School has announced that there is an excessive amount of jackets, coats and belongings that have been turned into the lost and found. The items will be placed on racks outside of the cafeteria after 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Any items that have not been claimed by Friday, May 3, will be donated.

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