š± How does Egg Harbor get extra fire crews before it even asks?
Good morning to you Egg Harbor! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How does Egg Harbor get extra fire crews before it even asks?
- How many EMS responders does Egg Harbor really have on call?
- How strained are Egg Harborās volunteer firefightersāand what keeps them going?
Also on today's calendar: Pop-Up Eats: Bite the Farm.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 55 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: Winds becoming strong, temps: high: 44, low: 32.
- Sunday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Sustainability 2026: Stronger Together (doorcountypulse.com) ā Egg Harborās fire department plays a central role in Door Countyās MABAS mutual-aid system, sending its ladder truck and crews to major incidents like the Rowleys Bay Resort fire. Local chiefs explain how preplanned ābox cardsā now bring help to Egg Harbor and neighboring towns faster, protect thin daytime staffing, and keep enough trucks at home for new emergencies across the peninsula. 
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ā¢ 2026 Sustainability: Who's Who in Emergency Response (doorcountypulse.com) ā Egg Harborās fire department is one of 12 EMS groups keeping Door Countyās far-flung roads and parks covered, with 29 firefighters and 18 EMS responders listed. This explainer walks you through how EMRs, EMTs and firefighters work together, how the county supports their training and insurance, and why dual-role volunteers are so critical for timely care in rural communities. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Sustainability 2026: Answering the Call (doorcountypulse.com) ā Egg Harbor residents rely heavily on volunteer firefighters like Chief Justin MacDonald, who leads both the Egg Harbor and Ephraim departments amid growing call volumes and staffing strains. This deep dive into Door Countyās 11 fire departments explains how volunteers keep public safety running, why recruitment is getting harder, and what camaraderie and commitment look like behind the sirens. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Egg Harbor
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ā Featured events ā
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Pop-Up Eats: Bite the Farm ā Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery
Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, 4873 Willow Rd, Egg Harbor
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Pop-Up Eats: Bite the Farm
Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery , 4873 Willow Rd , Egg Harbor
11:00 am -
Trivia Night
The Log Den , 6626 WI-42 , Egg Harbor
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Wednesday April 22
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š Events Nearby
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Baseball: JV1
Marinette High School
4:30 pm -
Lifeguard Certification Course
Marinette High School - HS Pool
5:30 pm -
CTC "VEGAS NIGHT" 2026!
Little River Country Club , N2235 Shore Dr , Marinette
7:00 pm -
Kiwanas Kapers
Marinette High School - HS Auditorium
7:00 pm -
2025 Sister Bay Easter Egg Hunt
Village of Sister Bay Sports Park , 2155 Autumn Ct , Sister Bay
10:30 am -
Charcuterie Board & Wine Experience
Renard's Cheese , 2189 County Rd DK , Sturgeon Bay
2:00 pm -
5:00 p.m. Library Board Meeting
Door County, WI Calendar
5:00 pm -
Paul Taylor
Osteria Tre Tassi , 11976 Mink River Rd , Ellison Bay
6:30 pm -
* 8:00 a.m. County Board Meeting
Door County, WI Calendar
8:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Private well owners should consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding, especially if they observe changes to the taste, color or sediment levels.
Even without obvious signs of flooding, a well can become contaminated. Learn how to test and disinfect a private well after a flood event on theā¦ (Nextdoor )
š Nearby News
Sister Bay
- Youngest Supervisor Joins County Board After Write-in Victory (doorcountypulse.com)
- This Iconic Wisconsin Restaurant Has Goats On The Roof And People Love It (takingthekids.com)
- Two Tastes Of History (doorcountypulse.com)
Sturgeon Bay
- Door Dives: Poh's Corner Pub (doorcountypulse.com)
- Sturgeon Bay ends Flock contract, but drivers are still tracked beyond city limits (doorcountyknock.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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