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.
Bartholomew County property taxes due November 10
Columbus Parks Department seeks national accreditation, Gold Medal status
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Construction begins on 'Freedom Field' playground facelift in early 2027
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Ethnic Expo is here
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October 15 @ 6pm activities 7pm - lights on & butterfly release City Hall Steps Come and join us to remember all the children gone too soon
at Columbus City Hall
Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again at Gainbridge Field House
at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
In Mid-October the ghosts and the spooks take over the village for three weekends on Fridays and Saturdays.
at Haunted Village Tent
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