Ready to work

State Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta, was joined by members of his family when he was sworn into the Ohio Senate Monday for his first full term. “I am honored to continue serving the people of Southeast and Eastern Ohio,” said Chavez. “There is a lot of work to be done, and I look forward to working with members of the Ohio General Assembly to keep Ohio a great state to live, work and raise a family. Chavez represents the 30th Senate District, which covers Washington, Athens, Belmont, Meigs, Morgan, Monroe, Noble, Harrison and Jefferson counties and a portion of Guernsey County. — Contributed