FRANKFORT, Ind. – Joe “Butch” Doan, a retired insurance agent and third-generation Frankfort Rotarian who spent more than three decades leading Coapstick Insurance Agency, has passed away.
Doan served as president of Coapstick Insurance Agency in Frankfort from 1971 to 2006 before continuing his career with Pillar Group Risk Management, where he focused on commercial insurance for local businesses, schools and municipalities. Known for his steady presence in civic life, he was a longtime member and honorary Rotarian of the Frankfort Rotary Club, where he served as club president, board member and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.
Friends and colleagues remember him as a thoughtful professional who approached both clients and community service with quiet integrity, dry humor and a deep love for Frankfort and Clinton County. Doan served as Board Chairman for The Farmers Bank, PIP Board President and on several other boards in the Community.
Outside his professional and Rotary roles, Doan enjoyed golf, following Purdue sports and fishing, and he often shared stories of his family’s deep roots in the community. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and other family members.
A complete obituary with funeral arrangements and memorial details will be published when they are available. Day and Genda Funeral Home is handling arraignments.
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Indiana Attorney General outreach representative Janice McHenry urged Hoosiers to slow down, verify unsolicited contacts and closely monitor bank and credit card statements, saying scammers often rely on urgency, curiosity and small test charges to slip past victims. She also highlighted the state’s consumer complaint system and unclaimed property program during the local presentation.
Hoosiers should be wary of pressure tactics, suspicious links and even small unexplained charges on bank or credit card statements, Indiana Attorney General outreach representative Janice McHenry told the Frankfort Rotary Club during a recent program on scams and fraud.
The presentation focused on practical steps residents can take to avoid becoming victims of identity theft, phone scams, fake charities and contractor fraud. McHenry said one of the most important habits is carefully reviewing financial statements, because scammers may first test whether an account is active with a very small purchase. “Always watch your credit card statements carefully,” McHenry said. “If you see a discrepancy, contact your credit card immediately.”
Complaint process and consumer role
The talk also served as an overview of the Indiana Attorney General’s office, which McHenry said handles consumer protection, Medicaid fraud enforcement and the return of unclaimed property. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division says it mediates and investigates complaints involving businesses, schemes and scams, and Indiana residents can file complaints through the office’s online system.
McHenry said the office cannot open an investigation based only on suspicion. “Our office can’t investigate on a gut feeling — there must be a transaction,” she said, encouraging residents to trust their instincts before agreeing to do business with someone. She added that residents should keep original records and provide copies of documents when filing complaints.
McHenry also pointed Hoosiers to the state’s unclaimed property program, noting that returning money to rightful owners is another major part of the office’s work. Indiana officials said the Unclaimed Property Division set a record by returning $88 million in 2025, and a May 2026 state update said more than $56 million had already been returned this year.
Common scams and warning signs
Much of McHenry’s presentation centered on how scammers try to create confusion or panic. She warned against clicking links in emails or text messages that appear to come from banks, Amazon or other familiar companies, saying residents should instead contact the company directly using a known phone number or website. “Never click on a link unless you’re 110% certain of where it came from,” McHenry said. She added that scammers often “bank on your curiosity,” using messages designed to make people act before thinking.
McHenry described common fraud schemes involving
- prize offers,
- low-cost travel packages,
- health products,
- investment pitches and
- “recovery scams” aimed at people who have already lost money.
- Grandparent Scams
McHenry said requests for wire transfers or gift cards should be treated as major warning signs. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” she said. For older residents and families, she said so-called grandparent scams remain a concern. In those cases, callers may pretend to be a relative in trouble and ask for immediate help while insisting the matter be kept secret. McHenry urged listeners to stop, verify the story independently and contact relatives directly before sending money.
Local takeaway
McHenry said residents should be especially cautious when they are busy, distracted or caught off guard, because that is when many scam calls and messages arrive. “Most scammers do not leave voice messages,” she said, advising people to let unfamiliar calls go to voicemail and respond only after confirming the caller is legitimate.
McHenry encouraged residents to use strong passwords, avoid carrying unnecessary personal information and watch for identity theft involving medical bills or tax filings. For local residents, the main message was simple: slow down, check the source and do not let urgency override common sense. Indiana’s Attorney General office says complaint forms and consumer protection resources are available online through its Consumer Protection Division.
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Morgan-Monroe State Forest is temporarily closed to public access following extensive storm damage. Additional updates will be provided as damage is assessed and clean-up is underway.
]]>A massive tree that snapped during the Thursday June 11 storm in Clinton County crashed into a Frankfort Parks Department maintenance barn, punching through the metal wall but narrowly missed the equipment stored inside. The building, located at TPA Park, houses the park’s bucket truck and several large mowers that crews rely on for summer mowing and tree work.
The tree, which stood just west of the structure, failed at the base and fell directly across the side of the barn, splintering wooden framing and peeling back metal siding and insulation. Park cones now ring the fallen trunk as staff assess the structural damage and plan for cleanup and repairs.
Despite the dramatic scene, parks officials report that none of the department’s vehicles, bucket truck or mowers were damaged inside the building. Crews will focus on removing the massive trunk, securing the damaged wall, and keeping the area clear as TPA Park continues to recover from last week’s severe weather.
Parks & Recreation Superintendent Ryan Edgar described the incident during the WILO Radio talk show program this morning on ‘Party Line’.
The upcoming Ice Cream on the Prairie event at Camp Cullom has been postponed from its original date of Saturday, June 20, and will now be held on Saturday, August 15.
Hosted by Glover’s Ice Creamery and Camp Cullom, the event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will feature hot dogs, chips, and Glover’s Blueberry Waffle Cone ice cream, a special flavor created exclusively for Camp Cullom.
The event is open to the public, and organizers look forward to welcoming the community on the new date.
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overnor Mike Braun announced that businessman and former State Representative Chuck Goodrich will be named Indiana’s next Secretary of Commerce. Goodrich will bring his experience as a leader in business and as a three-term State Representative to lead Indiana’s commerce offices and agencies.
“I’m grateful to Governor Braun for the opportunity to serve Hoosiers in this role. I’ve spent my career building a company in Indiana, hiring Hoosiers, and investing in the workforce that makes growth possible. Indiana is building, growing, and moving forward. Businesses already here will keep growing, and job creators across the country will see what we already know: a workforce and a business environment like nowhere else. Indiana is open for business.” — Chuck Goodrich
Indiana’s next Secretary of Commerce, Chuck Goodrich, serves as the CEO of Gaylor Electric, one of the largest merit-shop electrical firms in the country. Since first becoming President of Gaylor Electric in 2014, the company has developed more than 4,000 jobs. Chuck Goodrich is a longtime workforce development advocate whose leadership spans the construction industry, higher education, and state workforce policy. He is past Chairman of National Associated Builders and Contractors, serves on Purdue’s Construction Advisory Council, and is a member of Indiana’s Region 5 Workforce Development Board.
]]>The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the City of Madison celebrated the opening of the Clifty Connector Trail with a ribbon cutting, which aligns with Governor Mike Braun’s focus on making Indiana healthy and supporting time outdoors.
“Connecting Madison with Clifty Falls State Park through this trail creates an exciting new way for people to experience the area’s natural beauty and stay active,” said Governor Braun. “Thanks to this partnership with the City of Madison, we’re looking forward to seeing both local residents and visitors enjoying the trail.”
The 1.5-mile asphalt, multi-use trail was constructed by the City of Madison with help from a $2,160,160 grant administered by the DNR.
The Clifty Connector Trail adds 1.5 miles of paved trail connecting Clifty Falls State Park to Madison’s riverwalk along the Ohio River in the heart of the city. In addition, a new trailhead has been added along Vernon Street, providing parking, bike racks, a water fountain, and other trail amenities.
“The Connector Trail is another example of how Madison continues moving forward through strategic investments that improve quality of life and strengthen connections throughout our community. This project has been a priority identified in our Parks Master Plan and creates a safe, accessible link between our historic downtown riverfront and Clifty Falls State Park. We are grateful to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and our regional partners for their investment and support in helping bring this vision to life. This trail will serve residents and visitors for generations while further advancing Madison as a destination for outdoor recreation and community connectivity,” said Madison’s Mayor Bob Courtney.
DNR has led the largest infusion of trails funding in state history, with $180 million in dedicated trail funding administered through DNR that facilitates critical trail connections within and between Hoosier communities. A total of 63 of the 89 projects are complete, with another 16 under construction. With this opening, more than 174 miles of trail have been built since the program’s inception.
]]>Set your plans to be at the Indianapolis Zoo tonight. The Animals and All that Jazz summer concert series returns today at 5:30pm with Contemporary Jazz musician Brandon Meeks.
Animals and All That Jazz brings a fresh lineup of Midwest musicians each week—from classic jazz and soul to blues, pop and R&B. Enjoy music at the Bicentennial Pavilion, a breezy, open-air venue that keeps the good vibes going, rain or shine.
This event is FREE for Zoo members and included with regular admission. Guests can come early to see the animals, stay late to enjoy the music and grab a bite to eat from the specialty menu in the Pavilion Café. Guests are invited to bring their own chairs.
Wednesday evening forecasts signaled the potential for significant storm damage across the WILO listening area. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday for much of Indiana.
The most severe weather ultimately tracked through central and southern Illinois, particularly in the Decatur and Cole County area, where reports included 80 mph straight-line winds, tornado activity, and large hail.
Closer to home, Clinton, Carroll, and Boone counties avoided both tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday evening. At the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport, winds were recorded between 14 and 28 knots, or roughly 16 to 32 miles per hour.
The WILO weather team remained on standby throughout the evening, prepared to provide uninterrupted severe weather coverage on WILO 96.9 FM, 1570 AM, and Boone 102.7 FM if conditions had worsened.
Rainfall totals across the region varied widely, ranging from less than one inch to more than four inches in parts of Illinois. A flood watch remains in effect for the WILO broadcast area until 4 a.m. Thursday.
Most of tonight’s serious storm damage appears to be in parts of Illinois, with mainly heavy rain, some flooding risk, and lighter wind impacts so far in Indiana.
Illinois
• Strong storms produced tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and flooding in portions of the state.
• Reports this evening and earlier this week include destroyed or heavily damaged homes, downed trees and power lines, and widespread power outages in several communities.
Indiana
• Indiana has seen severe storms in recent days with tornado damage in northwest and northern parts of the state, where hundreds of buildings were damaged and many trees and lines were downed.
• Tonight’s line has mainly brought heavy rain and localized flooding risk so far, with flood watches in effect in parts of the region and some power outages where storms have been strongest.
Regional impacts
• Across Illinois and Indiana, the broader outbreak has produced multiple confirmed tornadoes, large hail up to several inches in diameter, and wind gusts over 70 mph, leading to roof, vehicle, crop, and infrastructure damage.
• Utilities have reported tens of thousands of customers without power at times during this pattern, and cleanup is ongoing in several hard-hit communities.
