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  • Headlines in History - Dec. 28, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 28, 2023

    4 years ago: Jan. 4, 1984 Mike McCoy, Roger Trautman and Mark Ward completed the Fiesta Bowl Marathon in Scottsdale, Ariz. 20 years ago: Jan. 14, 2004 The Shafter Youth Center opened to serve the community's youth. The Center has served the Shafter commuity for the past two decades. – Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 28, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 28, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Pet of the Week: Tony needs a loving home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Dec 28, 2023

    Tony came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 2-3-year-old male husky. He is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Tony is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. We do not place holds for adoptions. Adopters are responsible for...

  • Headlines in History - Dec. 21, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 21, 2023

    2 years ago: Dec. 18, 2003 The old Frosty King was demolished and was in the process of being relocated. Frosty King now sits at 683 Central Valley Hwy. 70 years ago: Jan. 8, 1953 The new Shafter High School auditorium was one of the additions to the school district. It was a part of a $17-million bond issue. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Mystery History - Dec. 21, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 21, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A rare snow in Shafter in 1962....

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing Sebastian

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Dec 21, 2023

    Sebastian came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as an owner surrender. He is approximately a 4-5 month-old male Labrador. He is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Sebastian is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. We do not place holds for adoptions. Adopters...

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 21, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 21, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Mystery History - Dec. 14, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 14, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Snow in Shafter in 1962....

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 14, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 14, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the cop of the page....

  • Mystery History - Dec. 7, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 7, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Shafter Christmas decorating in 1994 with Janice Smith and Cathy Prout....

  • Pet of the Week - Dec. 7, 2023

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Dec 7, 2023

    Bandit came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a one-year-old male chihuahua mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown whether Bandit is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. We do not place holds for adoptions. Adopters are...

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 7, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Dec 7, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Mystery History - Nov. 23, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Nov 23, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Shafter Depot Museum in 1983...

  • Pet of the Week: Buster needs a forever home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Nov 23, 2023

    Buster came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 3-4 month-old male American Staffordshire mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Buster is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. Buster will be available Wednesday, Nov. 30. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local....

  • Headlines in History - Nov. 23, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Nov 23, 2023

    5 years ago: Dec. 5, 1973 A new Cornet Variety Store opened in a modern store at 115 Central Valley Hwy., next to Safeway (now Apple Market). 10 years ago: Dec. 11, 2013 Javen Encinas brought home boxing's State Championship in the 8-9 year olds 70 lbs. division. –Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Nov. 23, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Nov 23, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Classified Ads - Nov. 23, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Nov 2, 2023

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  • Headlines in History - Nov. 2, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Nov 2, 2023

    6 years ago: Oct. 23, 1963 The Shafter Department of Motor Vehicles office opened in Shafter. 30 years ago: Oct. 27, 1993 Kerina Valdovinos was crowned SHS homecoming queen by 1992 homecoming queen Xochiti Soto. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Mystery History - Oct. 26, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Oct 26, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: St. Theresa's Church members on their float in THE 2001 Shafter Parade....

  • Classified Ads - Oct. 26, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Oct 26, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Mystery History - October 19,2023

    The Shafter Press|Oct 19, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, xact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The Shafter-Press.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Shafter resident Rosalie Perry wed Ronald Pierce in 1957 at the Baptist Church on Lerdo Highway. From left are Nancy Pierce Darlene...

  • Classified Ads - October 19, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Oct 19, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Mystery History - Oct. 5, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Oct 5, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Miss Shafter contestants in 1973....

  • Classified Ads - Oct. 5, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Oct 5, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Mystery History - Sept. 28, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Sep 28, 2023

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A view of the 1975 and 1976 Shafter Parade....

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