NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard A. Lawrence, who became one of the most respected journalists in Washington covering international trade and finance during his more than 40 years with The Journal of Commerce, died Nov. 29 after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Mr.

Texas artist Annette Lawrence says her junk-mail sculpture is a statement on the amount of paper that makes up bulk mail in the United States. Lawrence told the KXAN-TV in Austin that her latest work on display at the city's Flatbread Press consists of all of the junk mail that was delivered to her home during a single year. It is a year's worth of junk mail torn into 2-inch wide strips and stacked and bound, said Lawrence.

By Mark Fagan, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan. Jul. 30--A Topeka-based health club is coming to Lawrence. Maximus Fitness & Wellness, which has three locations in Topeka and another in Leavenworth, plans to open its first Lawrence location by Oct.

By SHIRLEY BRINKLEY By Shirley Brinkley Correspondent Marykatherine "Katie" Lawrence is the caregiver to caregivers. With her positive and upbeat personality, Lawrence lifts the spirits of those who bear the responsibilities of caring for elderly and disabled loved ones.

By Shanxi Upsdell, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan. Apr. 20--Familiar faces around Lawrence converged at the Lawrence Arts Center on Saturday for an evening of drinks, dessert and dancing -- to help support a good cause. The center at 940 N.H.