Mayor Mike Lowrey and City Manager Randy Bridge have imposed a curfew within the City of New Carlisle.

Citing the Black Lives Matter protest and the violence suffered in many communities after such protests, they stated, “A curfew is hereby implemented prohibiting individuals from loitering, congregating or engaging in conduct not reasonably considered to be an ordinary day-to-day activity in public spaces from 6 p.m. on June 20, 2020 to 6 a.m. on June 21, 2020 in the City of New Carlisle.”

The curfew includes an exemption for normal day-to-day activities.

"We're not trying to interfere with our residents' daily lives," said City Manager Randy Bridge. "If you want to go to the IGA, go right ahead."

The curfew is in effect from 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20 until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, June 21.

You can read the proclamation here