This summer, Jason Aldean is doing what he’s done nearly every year around this time since he arrived on the country music scene in 2005. He’s going on tour, headlining amphitheater shows across the country.

To hear him tell it, getting out on the road and onto concert stages

At a time when wellness has become a more talked-about topic in the public sphere, Marcus King has made his own musical statement via the release of “Mood Swings,” his third solo outing.

Press Release:

Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, will celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show on July 4. Dazzling Patriotic fireworks set to Patriotic music will light up the night sky at 9:45 p.m. after our Laser Light Spectacular show.

Guests can experience heart-pounding coasters and exciting attractions along with our Laser Light Spectacular show running each night July 3 - 7. The Theme Park is open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Hurricane Harbor is open 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Six Flags Darien Lake’s 2024 summer events include:

• Laser Light Night Time Spectacular, guests can enjoy our Laser Light Spectacular show on  select nights, in Darien Square from 9:15 - 9:45 p.m.
• July 4 Fireworks Celebration, Celebrate the holiday with coaster thrills, delicious, sweet chills, and exciting firework illuminations at night from 9:45 – 10:10 p.m.
• NEW FOR 2024, Bews & Bites, Saturdays, and Sundays July 6 through July 21, this family friendly festival features a selection of seasonal craft beers, delicious cuisine from all over the world, live music, dancing, and a selection of local craft artisans.

Six Flags Darien Lake now operates daily through August 5. Single day tickets are now available to purchase online for as low as $29.99. For more information on these offers, visit www.sixflags.com.

By L. Kent Wolgamottt

Nikki Lane knows exactly where she wants her music to be – right between rock ‘n’ roll and country.

And that’s exactly where it winds up on “Denim & Diamonds,” the album she released last September, and in her, at times, raucous shows. 

Shawn Calmes of Darien earned a place on the Dean's List at the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences of George Washington University. Shawn is the son of Alice & Brandon Calmes. 

Shawn graduated from Alexander High School in 2022 and is studying Political Communication in the School of Media and Public Affairs (part of the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences at GWU). Calmes will be graduating from GWU in May 2025.

• Joseph A Stephany, 18, of Le Roy, charged with possession of alcohol under 21.
• Joseph A. Dirisio, 18, of Batavia, charged with possession of alcohol under 21.
• Emily J. Schlabach, 19, of Clarence, charged with trespass after allegedly reentering the concert venue after being ejected.
• Marissa T. Peters, 22, of North Tonawanda, charged with harassment 2nd after allegedly striking another person while inside the venue.

All four individuals were issued appearance tickets.

Twenty-seven years ago, Third Eye Blind blasted onto the music scene with a self-titled album that went six times platinum and included the enduring alternative rock hits “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Graduate,” “How’s It Going To Be” and “Jumper.” A double-platinum second album, “Blue,” followed two years later.

Then the radio hits stopped coming, with 2000’s “Never Let You Go” marking the last top 10 single for the band. So it might seem surprising for Third Eye Blind to still be headlining amphitheaters this summer.

A mother and child are believed in the car with a patient bleeding from the head.

Darien Fire and ambulance dispatched along with Mercy EMS.

UPDATE 1:12 p.m.: A 30-year-old female has a cut on her head, according to a first responder. The child appears to be OK.

UPDATE 1:49 p.m.: A patient is being transported to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Darien assignment back in service.