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Hometown Heroes: Celebrating Ohio's Famous Figures

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Fri, Jul 10, 2026

1 PM – 2:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Siegal Lifelong Learning and Susan Cannavino for this upcoming in-person lecture.

Discover the inspiring stories of remarkable individuals who shaped history and left lasting legacies—all with roots in Ohio. This engaging course explores the powerful friendship between Olympic legend Jesse Owens and German competitor Luz Long, forged during the 1936 Berlin Games. We’ll also celebrate the creativity and generosity of actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, as well as the wit and warmth of beloved humorist Erma Bombeck, whose words captured the heart of American family life. Be captivated by the bold journalism of Dorothy Fuldheim, including her remarkable interview with Adolf Hitler.

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