The creative minds behind Marion's newest Italian restaurant are making steady progress toward its planned opening around the end of April. Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen is located in the former home of The Warehouse Italian Dinners at 320 W. Center St. in downtown Marion.

That familiar locale in the city's downtown district will also house Urban501, the newest wedding and event venue created by entrepreneurs Luke Henry and Alex Sheridan. Henry and Sheridan purchased the facility in September 2022 from former owner Yorkland LLC under the umbrella of The Brickyard on Main LLC for $300,000, according to the Marion County Auditor's website.