TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputies were on the scene Saturday morning in Taylorsville when they were dispatched about a possible explosive device.
While a man was mowing his yard on County Road 650N, between East and Depot Streets, he found a hand grenade in his yard.
The Columbus Police Department Bomb Squad was called, and the device was removed for further examination.
The road was closed for a short time during the incident. There were no injuries.
Columbus approves affordable housing agreement with Gene B. Glick Company
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus Common Council approved a first reading of a 30-year Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Fairington of Columbus senior residential property.
City orders condemnation, demolition for neglected Sycamore Street residence
COLUMBUS, Ind. — City of Columbus officials are moving forward with legal proceedings and a demolition order for a long-abandoned residential property at 1516 Sycamore St.
Columbus expands downtown social district boundaries to include Inn at Irwin Gardens
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus Common Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Columbus Municipal Code to expand the boundaries of the Downtown Columbus Social District Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).
Ivy Tech Columbus hosts 'spooky' canned food drive for student food pantry
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Columbus invites the community to help fight student food insecurity by participating in its Spooky (Canned) Food Drive benefiting the campus student food pantry.
North Vernon man arrested after alleged breaking and entering
NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a North Vernon man on Thursday, October 22, after receiving several reports of residential entry.