SCOTT PILLING staff Victoria Bajek (l), 7, and Caitlyn Kennedy, 6, battle it out in the straw blow duck race at the Woodbridge Community Center on Saturday. More ... Four battle for one-year term for mayor McCormac says his experience will serve residents well BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      The man who was once "boy mayor" back in the 1970s now wants the job for good. More ... GOP's Struben hopes second time is the charm BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      Republican mayoral candidate Christopher Struben thinks Woodbridge Township needs a change in leadership. More ... He uses MySpace.com to get his message across BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - Independent mayoral candidate Christopher Adornato wants to bring a new vision to Woodbridge. More ... Mayoral hopeful pledges to be hands-on official BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - Independent mayoral candidate Kevin Rossi's long-term goal for the township is to support the labor environment and involve more citizens in local government. More ... GOP: We'll be board's 'badly needed conscience' Geoffrey Champion, Andrew Tidd seek freeholder seats BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      The Republican candidates for Middlesex County Freeholder are looking to restore a system of checks and balances to the board with their election Tuesday. More ... Pumpkins wreak havoc in Fords last week      WOODBRIDGE - Police are investigating a rash of pre-Mischief Night incidents in Fords last week. More ... Take two nightshades. Call me in the morning Rare medicinal herb book found in public library BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer      Looking for a remedy for those nasty pestilential apostems? Something to draw out the venom from a poisoned arrowhead? More ... Dems pledge to improve efficiency, education Incumbents Pulomena, Polos say they're proud of their accomplishments BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer      Constituents, then county, then party. That is the order of priority the current Middlesex County Democratic Freeholders say they have taken when handling their position. More ... Businesses hit on Woodbridge Center Dr. BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - Police are investigating a rash of burglary and thefts at several business on Woodbridge Center Drive. More ... Smiling jack      SCOTT PILLING staff A close look at one of the many pumpkins carved at Edison's John Marshall School on Oct. 24. More ... Pilot program to ramp up health care at schools BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer      WOODBRIDGE - School and health officials are hoping a new pilot program will help diagnose student illnesses more quickly and reduce absenteeism. More ... Seniors club slates trips to A.C. and dude ranch      The Colonia Senior Citizens Club will holds general meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Colonia firehouse, Inman Avenue, Colonia section of Woodbridge. A trip to Atlantic city is planned every third Tuesday. The bus leaves at 11 a.m. from the St. John Vianney parking lot. A More ... Brother, sister are show business naturals      EDISON - The next time you run into Edison residents Sy and Shelby Adamowski, be sure to ask for their autographs. More ... Spooky fun      SCOTT PILLING staff Emily Fenton, 13, aims and throws hard to win a prize in the bean bag toss at the Woodbridge Community Center on Saturday. More ...