(10/17/12) - Mid-Michigan school officials are reporting the passing of a local superintendent.
John E. Schantz II, an Owosso native, died on Oct. 13 at the age of 53.
Below is an excerpt from his obituary:
He was a 1977 graduate from St. Charles High School and he received his bachelor and master's degrees from Saginaw Valley State University.
John was the Superintendent of Bentley Community Schools in Burton, MI since 2005. He was also employed by St. Charles Community Schools as a teacher of Mathematics, curriculum director, director of technology, and principal of the high school where he touched many lives.
John also worked for Godwins in Saginaw in the service department and he was the owner of Renu CRT.
The funeral for Schantz will take place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 20 at the Humpula Funeral Home in St. Charles.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:58 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:58:23 GMT
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
(6/18/13) - President Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties in Michigan after the severe flooding we had recently. Midland and Saginaw Counties are on the list-- but Genesee is not,
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:57:16 GMT
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
(6/18/13) - Saginaw Valley State University announces the looming retirement of President Eric Gilbertson. The board thanked him for his "exemplary service". He started the job in 1989 and will remain
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:44:54 GMT
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
(6/18/13) - SVSU students are going to have to pay more for their education. The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a budget for the 20-14 fiscal year Tuesday. It includes a tuition
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:21:36 GMT
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Fast-moving storms left behind some long-term damage. Yesterday's storm ripped down power lines, and crews are working through the night to turn the lights back on.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:34:40 GMT
(06/18/13) -- We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in mid-Michigan. When a veteran of three wars returns to his Owosso home, he might not
We're more than six months away from Christmas, but the gift of giving knows no time frame, especially in Mid-Michigan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:32:44 GMT
(06/18/13) - A fishing trip on the Saginaw Bay has turned deadly, Tuesday. The body of a 14-year-old was recovered early Tuesday morning along Kilarney Beach Road, in Bangor Township. The two men who
A fun day fishing on the Saginaw Bay, turned deadly, Monday.
