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GARY, Ind. - The city of Gary has replaced Columbus Day with a public holiday honoring the late Mayor Richard Hatcher, who was elected one of the first black mayors of a major US city in 1967.The Gary Common Council voted 8-1 on Tuesday for a resolution making Richard...

The city of Gary has replaced Columbus Day with a public holiday honoring the late Mayor Richard Hatcher, who became one of the first black mayors of a major US city when he was elected in 1967. The Gary Common Council voted 8-1 on Tuesday for a resolution making Richard...

GARY, Ind. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Columbus Day will be a thing of the past for one Indiana city. The city of Gary, Indiana will be replacing Columbus Day with a holiday representing...