Editorâs Note: We, at the Pike County News Watchman, have received several calls regarding the loudness and frequency of sonic booms in the area. We are sharing this story from our sister paper, the Vinton/Jackson Courier, written by Jeremiah Shaver, in hopes that it will provide some clarity on the sounds for our readers. JACKSON â For several weeks, people across southern Ohio, including Jackson County, have been âstartledâ during the course of the day, by a loud sound leaving many questioning, âwhat was that?â Readers have reported hearing the said ânoiseâ followed by their house windows rattling, or photos on the wall, shaking. Some have even described the sound or boom as a âbombâ going off.