12/13/2018- A pair of boat launches along the Menominee River will be temporarily closed this weekend for the launching of the LCS-19. The affected launches are Boom Landing in Marinette and River Park (Mystery Ship) ramp in Menominee. The launches will be closed from midnight on Friday until around 5:00 PM Saturday. Additionally, boats will be barred from the marine safety zone established by the US Coast Guard on Saturday from 10:00 AM until noon. This area is from approximately Nestegg Marine downriver to the east end of KK Integrated Logistics’ dock wall. Boaters in the area should use caution and pay attention to directions from law enforcement and Coast Guard personnel.