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  • Headlines in History - Aug. 22, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 26, 2024

    2 years ago: Sept. 15, 2004 The Shafter City County approved the naming of six streets after his family members in the New Freedom Home development. The names given were Enns Road, Martha Avenue, Loewen Street, Ryan Drive, Emily Way and Molly Court. 40 years ago: Sept. 12, 1994 Shafter High Math and Science teacher Mike Nichols coached Shafter's Academic Decathlon team. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Aug. 22, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 26, 2024

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  • Pet of the Week: Meet Brendon, your new best friend

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Aug 26, 2024

    Brendon, a 2–3-year-old lab/pit mix, was found as a stray but has quickly won over our hearts. This playful, gentle boy loves snuggles and gets along great with other dogs and our staff. While his behavior towards children is unknown, we know he's full of love and would make a perfect addition to your family. Brendon will be available for adoption on Aug. 22. Come meet your new cuddle buddy! --Wasco Animal Shelter...

  • Mystery History - Aug. 22, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 26, 2024

    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: Richland Junior High rebuilt after fire in the mid 1980s....

  • Headlines in History - Aug. 15, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 19, 2024

    2 years ago: Sept. 15, 2004 The Shafter City County approved for property owner to name 6 streets after his family members in the New Freedom Home development. The names giving were Enns Roads, Martha Ae., Loewen Street, Ryan Drive, Emily Way and Molly Court. 40 years ago: Sept. 12, 1994 Shafter High math and science teacher Mike Nichols coached the SHS Academic Decathlon team. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Aug. 15, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 19, 2024

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  • Mystery History - Aug. 15, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 19, 2024

    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 Stingrays swim Team at the Shafter Aquatic Center on Aug. 6, 2014....

  • Pet of the Week: Meet Violette and let her steal your heart

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Meet Violette, a sweet and playful 9-month-old German shepherd who came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is a joy to be around and gets along wonderfully with our staff and other dogs. While we don't know if she's house/crate trained, her loving personality shines through every day. Violette's interactions with children are unknown as we haven't tested her behavior around them. However, she's sure to bring happiness to any home ready to give her a chance! She...

  • Headlines in History - Aug. 8, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 11, 2024

    4 years ago: Aug. 15, 1984 Shafter High teacher and local artist Joaquin Patino was invited to the Plaza De La Raza Art Festival in Los Angeles. The MEChA adisor sold all 125 pieces of his Mexican cultural artwork. 10 tears ago: Aug. 6, 2014 After 40 years, Insect Lore founder Carlos White decided to close his Entomology Museum. The museum brought visitors from all over to share the knowledge of insects. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Aug. 8, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 11, 2024

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  • Mystery History - Aug. 8, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 11, 2024

    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: Richland Upper Grades 7th grade 1963 class with current resident Susan Grisham in the last row, third from...

  • Classified Ads - Aug. 1, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 5, 2024

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  • Pet of the Week: Your new best friend awaits

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Aug 5, 2024

    Meet Luke, a lovable 1-2-year-old male husky mix with piercing blue eyes and soft, shiny fur. He's friendly, great with staff and other dogs, and ready to find his forever family. At the time, it is unknown if Luke is house/crate trained, and his behavior towards children is also unknown. Luke will be available for adoption on Thursday, Aug. 1, and fees will be waived. Adopt Luke today and bring home a loyal, furry friend! Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and...

  • Mystery History -Aug. 1, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Aug 5, 2024

    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: Handel's potato shed off Lerdo Highway in 1965....

  • How to budget for home renovations

    Stacker, Dan Miller|Updated Jul 29, 2024

    There are a variety of reasons for renovating the home that you live in. While most people do renovate their own home to improve their quality of life, you might also renovate or add new features to increase the overall value of your home. When doing home renovations, Rocket Loans explains why it's important to try and stick to a budget. That way you can know that your home renovation will not only improve your own life, but also improve your home's value without breaking the...

  • Pet of the Week: Meet Red

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Jul 28, 2024

    Red came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 2-3-year-old male American Staffordshire Terrier/ cattle mix. He is great with staff and selective with other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Red is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior toward children is unknown. Red will be available for adoption on Thursday, July 25, and fees will be waived. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give...

  • Classified Ads - July 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 28, 2024

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  • Headlines in History - July 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 28, 2024

    4 years ago: July 18, 1984 Shafter Aquatic Center was all the craze to be at in the mid 80's summertime vacation. It was .50 for 17 years and under. *Today, the Shafter Aquatic Center is under new construction. Shafter residents are anticipating the new center to come. Especially with these new heat waves of future summers. 30 years ago: July 13, 1994 Larsen Jensen, 18, of Shafter, made a new 1500-meter freestyle swim event record. His time was 14 minutes and 56.71...

  • Mystery History - July 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 28, 2024

    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: Sally Saenz and son Jimmy turn the first shovels of dirt for their new home in the Mexican Colony, now La Colonia....

  • Classified Ads - July 18, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

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  • Mystery History - July 18, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 22, 2024

    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: P.F Ed Bender, John Allen and Danny Escalante, among others, in May 1981....

  • Classified Ads - July 11, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

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  • Mystery History - July 11, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    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: The Shafter High School football team in 1965 at a pep rally before the Wasco rivalry game...

  • Classified Ads - July 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 5, 2024

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  • Mystery History - July 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jul 5, 2024

    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: Dolly Hei had the correct answer. Marjorie Liles (Haworth) took the photo at the Shafter swimming pool on July 13,...

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