Dawn and Jason Danford posted a sign at the edge of their corn field; they’re happy the plan to build the ethanol plant failed. (Aran Kessler / For The Times)
Brothers Jason, Scott, and Darren Harper were hoping the construction of an ethanol plant in San Pierre, Ind., would bring business to the used-car lot they own. (Aran Kessler / For The Times)
Dawn Danford, holding her cat, Fluffy, in her backyard near where an ethanol plant was to be built in San Pierre, Ind. (Aran Kessler / For The Times)