Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is 46 miles southwest of Kalamazoo and 71 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. According to the 2020 census,its population was 9,103. It is the smaller,by population,of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area,an area with 156,813 people. Benton Harbor and the city of St. Joseph are separated by the St. Joseph River and are known locally as the "Twin Cities". Fairplain and Benton Heights are unincorporated areas adjacent to Benton Harbor.
Berrien Springs is a village in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,800 at the time of the 2010 census. The village is located within Oronoko Charter Township.
Sodus Township is a civil township of Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,932 at the 2010 census. There are no incorporated municipalities in the township. The unincorporated community of Sodus in the northwest of the township is its main settlement;the portion of the township just to the west is part of the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph urban area.
David Alan Stockman is an American politician and former businessman who was a Republican U.S. Representative from the state of Michigan (1977–1981) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (1981–1985) under President Ronald Reagan.
The St. Joseph Valley Parkway is a freeway in the U.S. states of Indiana and Michigan,serving as a bypass route around Elkhart,Mishawaka,and South Bend in Indiana and Niles in Michigan. The freeway runs to the south and west of Elkhart and South Bend and Niles and consists of segments of U.S. Route 31 (US 31) and US 20;those two highway designations run concurrently at the southwestern rim of the South Bend metropolitan area. It continues north to run along the St. Joseph River valley.
Patrick Henry Kelley was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served as U.S. Representative from Michigan's 6th congressional district from 1915 to 1923.
The Berrien County Historical Association(BCHA) is a historical association located in Berrien Springs,Michigan. Established in 1968 as the Berrien County Historical Commission,the organization partners with Berrien County,Michigan to operate the History Center at Courthouse Square,also located in Berrien Springs. The Courthouse Square is home to two of Michigan's most historic properties –the 1839 County Courthouse and the 1830 Murdock Log Cabin. In addition to permanent exhibits,the BCHA also mounts temporary exhibits throughout the year and hosts numerous programs for all ages on topics related to the history,heritage,and culture of Berrien County and the surrounding areas.
Elliot Uzelac is an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Michigan University from 1975 to 1981 and the United States Naval Academy from 1987 to 1989,compiling a career college football coaching record of 46–64. In June 2018,Uzelac resigned as head football coach at Benton Harbor High School in Benton Harbor,Michigan. In January 2020,Uzelac returned from retirement to become the head coach at Berrien Springs High School.
Michael Lahti is a politician from the State of Michigan. A Democrat,Lahti served in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 110th District,which is located in the Upper Peninsula and includes all of Iron County,Gogebic County,Ontonagon County,Baraga County,Houghton County,Keweenaw County and Powell Township in Marquette County.
Michael "Huck" Huckleberry is a politician,restaurateur,and small business owner from Greenville,Michigan. In 2008,he was elected as a Democrat to the Michigan State House of Representatives. He represented the 70th House District,which includes all of Montcalm County and a portion of North-west Ionia County including the city of Ionia. In 2006 he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Republican Congressman Dave Camp,who represents Michigan's 4th congressional district,located in central Michigan. In 2010 he was defeated by Rick Outman,55%-43%.
Aric Nesbitt is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan Senate,representing the 20th district,which includes most of Van Buren County,Central Allegan County,Northern Berrien County and Byron Township &Gaines Township in Kent County. He serves as the minority leader of the Michigan State Senate and previously served as President pro tempore. He received the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award from Hillsdale College for being a conservative reformer. He previously represented the 66th District in the Michigan House of Representatives and served as the Michigan Lottery Commissioner from 2017 to 2018. Nesbitt was elected in November 2010 to the Michigan House of Representatives,served three terms,and served as the House Majority Floor Leader and chair of the House Committee on Energy &Technology. He is a member of the Republican Party and resides south of Lawton,Michigan with his wife,Trisha,daughter,Catherine,and son,William.
Harry T. Gast,Jr. was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in both houses of the Michigan Legislature and in various local offices between the mid-1950s and 2002. During his final 18 years in the Senate,Gast chaired the appropriations committee.
George W. Welsh was a Republican politician from Michigan who served as the 37th lieutenant governor of Michigan,in the Michigan House of Representatives including as its Speaker during the 52nd Legislature,and as the mayor of Grand Rapids,Michigan.
William Aldrich Tateum was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1893 through 1894. For his one term,he served as Speaker of the House,during the 37th Legislature.
Neal Nitz was a farmer and politician.
Carl Gnodtke was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives,representing most of Berrien County for 17 years.
Michael Charles Mueller is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Benton Harbor Fruit Market began in 1860 as an outlet for Southwest Michigan farm products. By 2020,it operated four types of businesses including high volume wholesale produce,small wholesalers,retail,storage,and a market restaurant. Benton Harbor,Michigan is located in Michigan's fruit belt and is situated part way between Chicago and Detroit. The market operates seasonally.
Henry Chamberlain was a Michigan politician.
Patrick Outman is an American politician from Michigan. A member of the Republican,he is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 91st district. First elected in 2020,he the state House on January 1,2021.
