Freshly painted acrylic nails reach toward two handles connected to a propane tank, releasing a rush of sound and fire into the Wind Waker hot air balloon. As the aircraft gently floats farther into ...

NORTHVILLE TWP. — Julie Cylla's simple desire to find an arrangement of celebratory balloons for her sister's baby shower decades eventually led to a new career for the Northville Township woman.

The Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning is back in Muskogee for another year of hot air balloons, family fun, and activities. “The first year was a big success,” said Joel Sturdevant. “Every year, it’s ...