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This is Hammertown

A bit of background, and how we got from there to here

Apr 24, 2025

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News and Notes: February 13, 2026

More changes coming in the arts

Feb 13

This Week in Hammertown #33

It's Thursday, February 12, day 507 of Huff 2

Feb 12

This Week in Hammertown #32

It's Thursday, February 5, and it feels like Day One Million and Nine of Huff 2

Feb 5

3:24

News and Notes: January 30, 2026

An update about the the cozy mysteries of Lane Carbondale

Jan 30

This Week in Hammertown #31

It's Thursday, January 29, day 493 of Huff 2

Jan 29

1:29

News and Notes: January 23, 2026

Get well soon, Barry

Jan 23

This Week in Hammertown #30

It's Thursday, January 22, day 486 of Huff 2

Jan 22

This Week in Hammertown #29

It's Thursday, January 15, day 479 of Huff 2

Jan 15

2:07

News and Notes: January 9, 2026

Details on the Sandy Wicks memorial service

Jan 9

This Week in Hammertown #28

It's Thursday, January 8, day 472 of Huff 2

Jan 8

Happy New Year from Hammertown!

This Week in Hammertown and News and Notes return next week

Jan 1

This Week in Hammertown #27: A Special Christmas Edition

It's Thursday, December 25, day 458 of Huff 2

Dec 25, 2025

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