BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

The Orange County Fair board has agreed to increase admission prices

by $1 for the 2001 fair, which will be held July 13-29.

The price hike, announced this week, is needed to maintain the quality

of entertainment at the fair because of rising prices throughout the

economy, fair officials said.

On regular fair days, adult admission will cost $7, senior admission

will cost $6 and admission for children between 6 and 12 will cost $3.

On senior days, seniors will pay $4, and on teen days the price for

teens 13 through 17 will be $5.

Kids days will continue to be free.

Tickets bought in advance will be $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2

for children.

Information: (714) 708-3247 or o7 https://www.ocfair.comf7 .