Department head's book recognizedGROVE CITY — Grove City College History Department Chairman Gary Scott Smith's latest book “Religion in the Oval Office: The Religious Lives of American Presidents” recently landed on a pair of year-end best books lists.The book, published earlier this year by Oxford University Press, landed at number eight on the “Top 10 Books of 2015” list compiled by Kevin DeYoung for The Gospel Coalition, a national network of churches.The book was number six on the list of “12 Books for the 12 Days of Christmas” compiled by Byron Borger of Hearts and Minds books for the Center for Public Justice, a Washington, D.C.,-based advocacy group.

Chamber's annual dinner upcomingGROVE CITY — The Grove City Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner starting at 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at Grove City Country Club.The event's featured speaker will be Joe Klimchak, the in-game host of the Pittsburgh Pirates.There will also be a report from the chamber board and staff and the presentation of a community service award.For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the chamber at 724-458-6410 or gcchamber@shopgrovecity.com.