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Movie Review: The live-action ‘Moana’ is a lifeless carbon copy of an animated classic

Arts and Culture July 9, 2026

Say what you will about them, but the Disney live-action remakes have at least given us a choice. Which would you rather see? A spirited, soaring, animated “Moana,” or a purposeless remake featuring Dwayne Johnson with Fabio hair? The sea is wide, my friends. Yet Moana, the Polynesian wayfaring princess, has seemingly been stuck swimming laps since she first emerged on our screens 10 years ago. She’s one of Disney’s greatest heroes. The original movie, computer animated by hand-drawn masters Ron Clements and John Musker and buoyed by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s energetic songs, ...

Riverfest begins today at Lockport Boat Launch

Local news July 9, 2026

LOCKPORT — The Woodward Township Recreation Committee is making final preparations for Riverfest 2026, with three days of family-friendly entertainment, live music, great food and exciting new attractions planned for July 9-11 at the Lockport Boat Launch. Organizers are looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors for another memorable weekend along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Returning favorites like the annual Duck Derby, local vendors and live entertainment will once again highlight the festival, while newer attractions are expected to bring even more ...

‘Disclosure Day’: Steven Spielberg and John Williams dazzle us, bringing a career long fascination with the ‘Alien Genre’ full circle

Arts and Culture July 9, 2026

The Delivery... For Steven Spielberg, “Disclosure Day” was always going to be an inevitable movie to make. This is his fourth alien encounter movie, and the one that was to finalize his fascination with the genre. In 1977, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” would not only ...

Around the Town

Community July 9, 2026

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Velma Buck, of Renovo Word of the Day Tabula rasa — noun — the mind in it’s empty state or blank slate; something existing in it’s original pristine state. Quote of the Day “Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.” — Calvin Coolidge Cornhole benefit Jersey Shore American Legion, 320 Seminary St., is having a Cornhole tournament and brisket meal benefit for Mike Rhinehart on Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cornhole sign up sheet will be available at the bar on the day of, before 11 a.m. and ...

Castanea Day set for July 18; Event to feature vendors, music and more

Local news July 9, 2026

CASTANEA — The Castanea Township Recreation Committee and Supervisors announced plans for Castanea Day on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at locations throughout the township. The event will open with a Vendor and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Castanea Historic Railroad Complex and Bald Eagle Valley Trail, 15 Logan Ave. The fair will feature 30 vendors, artisans and exhibitors, an open house display by Clinton Central Model Railroad, open houses in historic cabooses by the Clinton County Historical Society and a basket raffle to benefit recreation activities. ...

‘Natural splendor at its best’: Penn’s Cave may become Pa.’s next state park

Local news July 9, 2026

BELLEFONTE — After four generations of family stewardship, the owners of Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park are asking the state to take over one of Centre County’s most iconic attractions in an effort to preserve it from future development. Following remarks from CEO Russ Schleiden and ...