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Newport High School Special Olympics Unified Bocce Ball takes three of its four matches at local event

May 11, 2024May 13, 20240

In a community where the Italian roots run deep, the Newport High School Special Olympics Unified Bocce Ball team is…

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Ryle High School celebrated its Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner designation

March 6, 2024March 6, 20240

NKyTribune staff report Ryle High School earned another elite distinction — Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner School. The recognition…

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Ryle High School receives Unified Champion School National Banner Award from Special Olympics

January 12, 2024January 11, 20240

Larry Ryle High School in Union will unveil its Unified Champions Schools National Banner Award from Special Olympics Kentucky at…

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Bob Merz wanted son Peter to have ‘normal’ life with Down Syndrome, and he helped make that happen

March 19, 2023March 18, 20230

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It was 30 years ago – and Bob Merz talks as if it was yesterday….

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‘Leading with love’ ends in dream-come-true, as Jacob Arnold suits up for Ryle team on Senior Night

January 27, 2023January 26, 20230

By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter All he ever wanted was to be part of the group – one of the…

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Fort Wright resident Debbie Ogden named 2022 Special Olympics Kentucky Coach of the Year

January 20, 2023January 19, 20230

Debbie Ogden of Ft. Wright has been named 2022 Coach of the Year by Speciaas the organization’s 2022 Coach of…

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Fort Wright coach Debbi Ogden to lead swimmers at 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games

August 5, 2022August 4, 20220

Fort Wright coach Debbi Ogden has been named the head swimming coach for the Special Olympics USA team for the…

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Team Kentucky returning from 2022 Special Olympics USA Games with 32 medals, including 15 golds

June 12, 2022June 11, 20220

Team Kentucky will return home from the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando with 32 medals, including 15 golds….

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NKY swimmer Maddie Brinkman, coach Debbie Ogden to participate in 2022 Special Olympics

September 1, 2021August 31, 20210

Swimmer Maddie Brinkman of Union and coach Debbie Ogden of Ft. Wright have been named to the Team Kentucky delegation…

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NKY Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics Saturday teams to pull truck at Wayfair in Erlanger

September 27, 2019September 26, 20190

The Biggest Challenge in Kentucky – The Northern Kentucky Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics – returns to Wayfair in…

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Get Cold for a Great Cause — the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Bellevue on February 2

January 22, 2019January 21, 20190

It’s time to Get Cold for a G-G-G-Great Cause at the 2019 Greater Cincinnati Polar Plunge presented by Kona Ice,…

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Northern Kentucky Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics coming up — get your team together

August 11, 2018August 9, 20180

The Biggest Challenge in Kentucky – The Northern Kentucky Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics – will return to Wayfair…

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Special Olympics USA: First-timer Jennifer Rhein gets 4 gold medal; Blakeney wins silver, bronze

July 6, 2018July 5, 20180

First-time USA Games gymnast Jennifer Rhein of Ludlow added two more gold medals to her already impressive haul at the…

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Special Olympics ‘Fifty Years of Hustle and Heart’ summer games start Friday at EKU

May 31, 2018May 30, 20180

More than 1,400 Special Olympics athletes and more than 600 volunteers from throughout Kentucky will be celebrating “50 Years of…

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Cov’s Doug Kelley rolls perfect game in Special Olympics Kentucky State Bowling Tournament

December 3, 2017December 2, 20170

Special Olympics athlete Doug Kelley of Covington rolled a perfect 300 game Saturday at the Special Olympics Kentucky State Bowling…

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Special Olympics Kentucky’s flag football starts on Sunday with regional tournament

October 7, 2017October 7, 20170

Competition in the 2017 Special Olympics Kentucky flag football season will get underway on Sunday, October 8, when more than…

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Bean Bash coming Saturday, Dash 5K is Thursday; events support children, adults with disabilities

October 3, 2017October 3, 20172

A long-time Northern Kentucky tradition for 44 years takes place this week and adults and children with disabilities will be…

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Still time to sign up — NKY Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics, get your team together for a good cause

September 4, 2017September 2, 20170

The Biggest Challenge in Kentucky – The Northern Kentucky Fire Truck Pull for Special Olympics – will make its debut…

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Florence Rotary honors Special Olympics leaders Mark and Debbie Staggs as Citizens of the Year

August 10, 2017August 9, 20170

Florence Rotary Club has named Mark and Debbie Staggs of Florence as the 2017 Citizens of the Year for their…

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You think it’s cold now, get ready for the Special Olympics’ Polar Bear Plunge; sign up now

January 9, 2017January 9, 20170

Whether you’re brave or just bonkers, Special Olympics Programs in Kentucky and Ohio invite you to take part in the…

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Thomas More College student-athletes spreading mission-driven commitment to serving others

December 23, 2016December 22, 20160

Smiling faces were shared by all, as members of the 2016 DIII National Championship Thomas More College Women’s Basketball team…

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Constance Alexander: Special Olympics is special; each of us is a blade of grass needing an angel

November 15, 2016November 13, 20160

Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, a cluster of people waits at the entry to Corvette Lanes on Main Street, Murray, Ky….

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