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  • Pet of the Week: Derek is waiting for a perfect match

    Shafter Animal Shelter|Apr 27, 2023

    Derek is a tan and black shepherd mix who is about 1½ years old. He is an adorable guy who came into the Shafter Animal Shelter a little shy. But, he is eager to learn about toys and long walks with my new family. Derek has been neutered, vaccinated and has passed all of his SAFER evaluations. He is ready for that forever home. He would love to find an active family with a big yard that he can run around in. If you are interested in meeting Derek in person, you can come to the Shafter...

  • Mystery History - April 20, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Apr 20, 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: Phil Ohanneson, Colonel Pyle and Glen Nay watching parade as Minter Field soldiers march through Shafter during World War...

  • Classified Ads - April 20, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Apr 20, 2023

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

  • Pet of the Week: Simba needs a new home

    The Shafter Press|Apr 20, 2023

    Hi friends! Meet our energetic boy, Simba! Simba is a Red and White Husky and is about 2 years old. He has done well when being introduced to dogs of a similar size. Simba loves to run around and be goofy. We would recommend an obedience class as he could learn a few things about being a good boy. Simba can be a bit mouthy; what we describe mouthy to be is when a dog tends to put their teeth on your body but not intentionally bite down to harm; it is done in a playful manner. He is neutered and...

  • Mystery History - April 13, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Apr 13, 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 mentioned in next week's paper. LAST WEEK: Soldiers stioned at Minter Field during World War II parade down Central Avenue looking east....

  • Classified Ads - April 13, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Apr 13, 2023

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

  • Pet of the Week: Jordan is looking for a forever home

    Shafter Animal Shelter|Apr 13, 2023

    Come out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this loveable guy named Jordan. Jordan is a white husky mix who is about a year old. Jordan is loveable and is good with other dogs. The shelter staff said that he has passed all of his Safer evaluations and would be great with an active family. He would also appreciate a home with a high fence to keep him safe. Jordan is curious about toys and loves belly rubs. If you are interested in meeting Jordan in person, visit the Shafter Animal Shelter at...

  • Pet of the Week: Jupiter is looking for a loving home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Apr 13, 2023

    Jupiter came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 2-4-year-old female, Jack Russell terrier/Maltese mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Jupiter is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Jupiter will be available for adoption on Tuesday, April 18. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be...

  • Mystery History - April 6, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Apr 6, 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: Martin Anderson, Dave's father, with the first house he built and rented out in Shafter, He bought lots to build rentals, Munzer...

  • Headlines in History - April 6, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Apr 6, 2023

    3 years ago:[March 31, 1993 Shafter's Young Woman of the Year contestants were Kristen Franz, Kristin Shaffner and Marci Schmidt. 20 years ago: April 9, 2003 Chrissy Somers was crowned Shafter's Junior Miss. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Pet of the Week - April 6, 2023

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Apr 6, 2023

    Jamie came in as a stray to the Wasco Animal Shelter. She is approximately a 3-4-year-old female boxer mix. Jamie is friendly, affectionate, gentle and great with staff and and other dogs. It is unknown if Jamie is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Jamie will be available for adoption on Tuesday, April 11. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt....

  • Pet of the Week - April 6, 2023

    Shafter Animal Shelter|Apr 6, 2023

    Come and meet this loveable guy named Hank. Hank is a brindle pit bull mix who is guessed to be about 1 year old. This sweet boy has been neutered and is now available for adoption. Hank has a lot of energy and would do best with a strong handler when going out on a walk. Since his stay at the shelter they have learned Hank loves people and is quite a ham! He has so much character and personality, you will never get bored. The staff would recommend keeping a close eye on him with smaller...

  • Classified Ads - April 6, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Apr 6, 2023

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

  • Mystery History - March 23, 2023

    Shafter Historical Society|Mar 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, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be announced next week. LAST WEEK: The Shafter Eagles of 1950. Some of the players werees Carrasco, Joe and John Rodriguez, and batboy Dickie Nieto....

  • Classified Ads - March 23, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Mar 23, 2023

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

  • Mystery History - March 9, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Mar 9, 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: Otto and Regina Becker were married on July 9, 1922, at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church....

  • Classified Ads - March 9, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Mar 9, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon above....

  • Mystery History - Feb. 16, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Feb 16, 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: Ray Mettler, Em H Mettler and Bill Rohrbach during Em H Mettler & Sons potato harvest in 1950....

  • Pet of the Week: Come and meet Ester

    Shafter Animal Shelter|Feb 16, 2023

    Go out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this loveable little girl named Ester. Ester is a white and brindle pit bull mix and is about 1 year old. She loves people and is curious about toys. Ester has shown shelter staff that she loves pets and attention. Ester has passed all of her Safer evaluation tests and is ready to find her forever home.The staff recommends a tall and sturdy fence for Ester so she can stay safe. If you are wanting a fun, sweet, and playful girl, then Ester might be...

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing Cookie

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Feb 16, 2023

    Cookie came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 4-5-year-old female chihuahua mix. She is great with staff and other dog,s and is friendly, gentle, independent, quiet and shy. It is unknown if Cookie is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Cookie will be available for adoption on Feb. 17. 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...

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 16, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Feb 16, 2023

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

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 9, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Feb 9, 2023

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

  • Pet of the Week: Roscoe is looking for love

    Shafter Animal Shelter|Feb 9, 2023

    This handsome boy is named Roscoe, and he is looking for a perfect forever home. Roscoe is a black and tan German shepherd mix who is guessed to be about 2 years old and weighs almost 100 pounds. This sweet boy is full of energy and loves to run around. Roscoe would love to have fur siblings to romp and play with. While at the shelter, Rosco has shown that he gets along with other dogs. He could use some obedience training, and the staff would recommend a strong handler as Roscoe is a large...

  • Mystery History - Feb. 9, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Feb 9, 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: Elma Wilson at Richland School in 1927....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 26, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Jan 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, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Don Holt service station in 1950, where Preston Tire was in 2010....

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