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Mackinac County medical examiner retires; board to explore regional coverage

Mackinac County Board of Commissioners · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Dr. Carl Hawkins submitted a letter of retirement and offered to help find a replacement; Deputy Medical Examiner Mark Wilk attended. Clerk Hillary Vowell said she will contact other county clerks about a possible multi-county agreement for medical examiner services.

Current Mackinac County Medical Examiner Dr. Carl Hawkins submitted a letter of retirement that the board acknowledged at its Feb. 12 meeting. Hawkins offered to assist the county in searching for a replacement.

Deputy Medical Examiner Mark Wilk was present to answer questions. Clerk Hillary Vowell said she would reach out to other county clerks about pursuing a multi-county agreement to provide medical examiner services.

No formal action or vote on a replacement or agreement was recorded; the meeting record shows the board will seek further information and inter-county options.