City of Gary and Mayor Melton to Host Street Naming Dedication to Honor Former Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher on Hatcher Day

Gary, IND. The City of Gary and Mayor Eddie Melton invite members of the media to a special community celebration on October 13, 2025, as the City of Gary officially renames Grant Street to Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd in honor of late Mayor Richard Gordon Hatcher, a trailblazing leader and the first African American mayor of Gary.

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Master of Ceremony Markael Watkins

Rev. John Jackson

Eddie Melton, Mayor, City of Gary

Ragen Hatcher, Rachelle, Ruthellyn  and Renee Hatcher

Mark Spencer

Carole McCrady

Reverend John Jackson

Indiana State Rep. Charlie Brown

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Event Details:

When: October 13, 2025

Time:  11: 00 AM

Location: 25^th and Grant, next to St. Timothy Church

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