Download the DAILY AMERICAN NEWS APP on your tablet or smartphone unes Available at the App Store on iT or for Android on Google Play — Award-Winning Investigative Journalism — WWW.OURTOWNJOHNSTOWN.COM SO-3106631 WEEK OF Key points in the Langerholc and OCTOBER 28 - Burns-Terndrup race Dougherty offer BRUCE SIWY to reach out to Sherwin-Williams, NOVEMBER [email protected] ExxonMobil and Amazon. I do think differing visions we have a real shot at landing a major 3, 2020 Six-term incumbent state Rep. Frank employer,” he said. Burns is facing a well-funded challenger BRUCE SIWY In relation to economic development, [email protected] this round. Terndrup said he believes it begins Burns, D-East with a stronger emphasis on vocational FAMILY VALUES State Sen. Wayne Langerholc faces a challenge Taylor Township, education. from veteran and church abuse activist Shaun finds himself in “A lot of (local employers) would hire Dougherty. GARDNER a county that’s people if they had the training. Consider Langerholc, R-Richland Township, represents turned “red” those careers,” he said. the 35th Senatorial District covering Cambria, CROWNED MS. in the wake of “They could make a good living wage Bedford and Clearfield counties. The Democratic U.S. President right out of high school and not have all challenger is a fellow Cambria County resident WHEELCHAIR Donald Trump’s that college debt.” who grew up in Upper Yoder Township. presidency. Rural broadband was also on Here are five distinctions between these men PENNSYLVANIA Howard Terndrup’s radar. He said this is critical and their political stances. File photo Terndrup, a because more people are working from COVID-19 2021 Burns businessman and home amid the pandemic and the Among the stark differences between these men former educator evolving culture of society. is their stance regarding the pandemic-related — B1 from Cambria “They’ve got to make sure they have shutdowns. Township, is good internet or that’s not gonna According to Langerholc, it’s past time for Gov. seeking his first happen,” Terndrup added. Tom Wolf to ease restrictions on businesses. He political office TENURE criticized the governor for choosing “winners and after winning the If re-elected to a seventh term, Burns losers” through his waiver system. GOP nomination said he can continue to use his position “The way it was handled by this administration in this race for the to help local residents. — it was a complete lack of transparency,” Langer- SPORTS 72nd Legislative “I’ve learned to use my experience that holc said. District. I’ve gained and the seniority I’ve gained He added that small business owners have con- ARENA, Here are five in the legislature to benefit our region,” tacted him with the concerns. Submitted photo things to know he said. “I’ve brought $200 million “You could hear it in those people’s voices,” he MEMORIAL Terndrup about these to (our district). That’s a significant said. “Just the disappointment.” candidates and amount of money for an area like ours.” Conversely, Dougherty said he believes pandem- their campaigns. Burns added that his re-election ic rules should remain in place for public safety. HIGHWAY ECONOMIC would likely to lead to him becoming a He noted that his wife is a surgeon. DEVELOPMENT committee chairman. Consumer affairs, “The sitting senator wanted everything open,” CHEVROLET According to Burns, the key to transportation and tourism are a few of Dougherty said, “wanted (restrictions) brought local job creation lies in part with the the committees he mentioned having the down.” formation of a Keystone Opportunity ANNOUNCE possibility to head. “Our state senator wants to leave our children’s Zone. “If you’re the majority committee health up to our county commissioners.” That process, Burns said, has already PARTNERSHIP chairman,” he said, “it has a lot of MEDICAL MARIJUANA begun. He and other local leaders are influence.” While his challenger publicly supports medical — B6 working to decide where this 375 acres Terndrup, meanwhile, said he doesn’t marijuana, Langerholc remains in opposition. of underdeveloped property will be think his opponent’s seniority means “I know firsthand the ravages that drugs have on designated. as much because Burns is sometimes at our families and our communities,” he said, citing “I’d like to see that through,” he odds with leaders of his own Democratic his experience working in the Cambria County dis- said. “This truly is a game changer for Party. He noted that defeating Burns trict attorney’s office. “It is not an economic boon.” Cambria County.” could help the GOP keep control of the He added that he while he supported medicinal Companies locating within a Legislature. marijuana, he believes recreational will take a Keystone Opportunity Zone are given “The most important point for maybe toll on society by leading to additional substance tax incentives. Burns said this gives the voters to take away is in the state abuse and mental health problems. employers a strong shot at succeeding — House, this could very well decide the Dougherty, however, sees legalizing marijuana and can lead to additional jobs. WEEKLY as a way to generate tax revenue. “I took the initiative to reach out RECIPE WINNER (See KE Y, A3) (See SENATE, A3) CINDY HUNTLEY – A4 Join us to take a stand against breast and ovarian cancers. 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