Comment on this subject: 11/17/07: Arthur nears hiring of new administrator. The Arthur Village Board voted unanimously to offer Teddy Ryan of Beaver Creek Ohio, a contract for the newly created position of Village Administrator. Ryan was one of 40 applicants for the position. Ryan has been the economic development director of Putnam Co., Ohio, and an economic development director in Lancaster, PA. According to quotes in the Champaign News-Gazette, "He came across as a trusting person, kind of a straight shooter" said Mayor Dave Conlin who felt that Ryan would fit well into the community. Also quoted is trustee Matt Bernius who said "He's very outspoken. He seemed like a person who could really get along with just about anybody" Ryan and his wife plan to visit Arthur next week to work out details of their move.