In Baltimore City
Father is charged with murder in death of 7-week-old girl
A man was charged with first-degree murder yesterday in the death of his 7-week-old daughter after an autopsy showed she died of blunt-force trauma to the head, police said.
Detective Al Marcus said Alexander J. Kolego Jr., 28, who had been charged with first-degree assault, surrendered at 4: 20 p.m. yesterday at police headquarters, and charges were upgraded to first-degree murder in the death of Caitlin Kolego.
Kolego of the 3100 block of Rosalie Ave. told police that Caitlin fell from a couch at home Sunday and injured her head. But physicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she died Tuesday, told police her injuries were not consistent with a fall and she had previously suffered broken ribs and a head injury.
5 arrested on drug charges after police stop cars
Five people were arrested and charged with manufacturing and transporting liquid PCP after police, acting on a tip, stopped two cars near O'Donnell Heights in Southeast Baltimore, police said.
Lt. Richard James said the five suspects, who had driven from Washington, were stopped at Gary and Bethlehem avenues about 5 a.m. Tuesday. Police found 2 ounces of phencyclidine hydrochloride, a hallucinogen, valued at $2,400.
Police identified those charged as Christopher Genco, 25, of the 1800 block of Back River Neck Road; Melissa Masel, 27, of the 600 block of Wilson Ave.; Andrew Bouthner, 33, of the 7500 block of Rossville Blvd., and Janet Rice, 49, and Brandon Rice, 19, both of the 600 block of Gusryan St.
Curtis Avenue may become two-way street under plan
Curtis Avenue, a one-way northbound thoroughfare in the southernmost part of the city, could become two-way under a traffic design being studied by the Department of Public Works.
Residents of Curtis Bay have long complained about speeding trucks along Curtis Avenue and its southbound counterpart, Pennington Avenue, one block to the west. Many of the trucks are on their way to industrial facilities east of Curtis Avenue, or farther north in Wagner's Point.
Public works officials say they have been discussing traffic in the area as they form the new design. The city put up a traffic light on Pennington Avenue earlier this year, and additional signals could be on the way.
In Baltimore County
Group seeking applicants for school board to meet
TOWSON -- A new group seeking applicants for the county Board of Education will meet at 2: 30 p.m. today at the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, 102 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Towson.
The group was organized by representatives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Chamber of Commerce, the school board's advisory councils, the League of Women Voters and the PTA Council.
The group formed recently, after the school board's nominating convention disbanded because of lack of interest. Appointments to the 12-member board are made by the governor.
Ex-president of Costa Rica to give lecture at Goucher
TOWSON -- Oscar Arias, former president of Costa Rica and the 1987 Nobel Peace laureate, will deliver a public lecture at 7: 30 p.m. March 29 at Goucher College's Merrick Hall.
Arias, the 1999 Sarah T. Hughes Politician-in-Residence at Goucher, also will conduct round-table discussions with students in the afternoon. An internationally known spokesman for the Third World, Arias has championed such issues as human development, democracy and demilitarization, and has traveled the world spreading a message of peace.
The lecture is free. Information: 410-337-6269.
Agency for aging seeks volunteers to be advocates
TOWSON -- The county Department of Aging's long-term care ombudsman program is seeking volunteers to investigate and resolve nursing home problems and complaints by direct involvement with residents, families, personnel and other involved parties.
Initial training and continuous education are provided. A minimum of six months commitment is required.
Volunteer advocates should be at least 21. The next training program is scheduled from 5: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. April 21, 22, 26, 28, and 29; a daytime session will be held from 9 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. April 19. Deadline to register is April 5. Information: 410-887-4200.
Pub Date: 3/18/99