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  • Classified Ads - April 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Apr 9, 2024

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

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing Tegan

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Apr 9, 2024

    Tegan came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 4-6-month-old female pit mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Tegan is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children, and her behavior towards children is unknown. Tegan will be available for adoption on Saturday, April 4. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out...

  • Headlines in History - April 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press file|Updated Apr 9, 2024

    2 years ago: April 14, 2004 Freedom Homes was building 31 new houses on West Lerdo Highway and Schnaidt Street in Shafter. 40 years ago: April 25, 1984 Shafter's Smalltown Breakdancer Club members were Art Sanchez, Carver Sampson, Robert Gomez, Robert Ruiz and Jose Torres....

  • Mystery History - April 4, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 9, 2024

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Rolodex used by many Wasco businesses in the 1940s....

  • Headlines in History - March 28, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Apr 6, 2024

    3 years ago: April 27, 1994 A few of the candidates in the Shafter Junior Miss competition were Stacy Becker, Raquel Herrera, Cindy Mayhew and Krystal Crook. 50 years ago: April 11, 1973 Some of the candidates in the running for Miss Shafter were Jenee Tadevich, Susan Franklin, Becky Witcher, Ellen Sill, Kim Handel, Jacque Janzen and Susan Franklin....

  • Classified Ads - March 28, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 6, 2024

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

  • Pet of the Week: Meet Paco

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Apr 6, 2024

    Paco came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 1-2 year old male chihuahua. He is great with staff and other dogs his size. It is unknown if Paco is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children, and his behavior toward children is unknown. Paco will be available for adoption on Tuesday, April 2. 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...

  • Community Calendar - March 28, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 6, 2024

    The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune encourage local organizations to let the public know about coming events and activities through this column. Drop off or mail items at the office, 455 Kern St., Suite E, in Shafter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, call 661-292-5100 or email [email protected]. Deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday prior to publication. Updates will be on TheShafterPress.com and WascoTrib.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS Prisoner of war camp lecture – The Shafter Library and Learning Center hosts Shafter Depot Museum c...

  • Mystery History - March 28, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Apr 6, 2024

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A round oscillating storage cabinet for various size nails and screws from Wasco Hardware, then at the corner of 7th and F...

  • Classified Ads - March 21, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 27, 2024

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

  • Headlines in History - March 21, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Mar 27, 2024

    3 years ago: April 20, 1994 The candidates that ran for Shafter Cinco De Mayo Queen were Alma Moreno, Carmen Martinez, Vicki Perez, Consuelo Maravilla, Lorena Lopez, Irene Gonzalez, Monica Saldivar and Sagui Graciliano. 50 years ago: April 14, 1974 Six SHS juniors ran for Miss Shafter: Mary Lopez, Vicki Bender, Carla Crawford, Sheryl McGinty, Candy Paul and Anne Zachary. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Mystery History - March 21, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Mar 27, 2024

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Justesen's Grocery Store on 7th Street in the early 1940s. Now it's La Canasta Market....

  • Classified Ads - March 14, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 18, 2024

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

  • Pet of the Week: Grace needs a forever home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Mar 18, 2024

    Grace came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is an approximately 3-5 year-old female chihuahua. She is shy and timid around staff and bigger dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Grace is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Grace will be available for adoption on Thursday, March 14. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be...

  • Mystery History - March 7, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Mar 13, 2024

    Here’s this week’s challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A chair from a local dental office of Dr. Prather in the 1940s...

  • Classified Ads - March 7, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 13, 2024

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

  • Headlines in History - March 7, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Mar 13, 2024

    2 years ago: April 7, 2004 Lesley Ogle was crowned 2004 Shafter Junior Miss. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Pet of the Week: Meet Nora

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Mar 13, 2024

    Nora came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 3-5-month-old female husky shepard mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Nora is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior toward children is unknown. Nora will be available for adoption on Thursday, March 7. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out...

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 29, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 4, 2024

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

  • Mystery History

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Mar 4, 2024

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@Wasco- Trib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The view of snow from the Wasco Union High School office in 1962...

  • Pet of the Week: Vicky needs a loving home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Mar 4, 2024

    Vicky came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 3-4-year-old female husky mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Vicky is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior toward children is unknown. Vicky will be available for adoption on Tuesday, March 5. 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...

  • Pet of the Week - Feb. 22, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 27, 2024

    McKenzie came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 5-7-year-old female bull terrier. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if McKenzie is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. McKenzie will be available for adoption on Thursday, Feb. 22. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be...

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 22, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 27, 2024

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

  • Headlines in History - Feb. 22, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Feb 27, 2024

    5 years ago: March 13, 1974 Elmer Unruh and Robert Millwee were elected to the Shafter City Council. 40 years ago: March 14, 1984 Shafter High student Kim Haage was awarded the Bausch & Lomb science award. 30 years ago: March 9, 1994 The Shafter Generals varsity basketball team won the Valley Championship. 50 years ago: March 3, 2004 --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Mystery History - Feb. 22, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Feb 27, 2024

    Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Wasco Mercantile in 1916....

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