City of Lima human resource officials say that taking a test may be an issue for some individuals and is holding them back from applying for employment. The city requires people to take a civil service test as part of the application process. Some people freeze or get anxious when it comes to testing. The city is holding workshops to help ease the pain.

Just before 1 PM, first responders were called to a collision at the intersection of Vine and Metcalf Streets. A silver Buick was heading east on Vine Street when it stopped. Police say the driver of a GMC truck and trailer was traveling the same direction when they looked away and rear-ended the stopped car. The driver and passenger of the car were transported to Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center with minor injuries.